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M926 SFC

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,454 mi
Last recorded94,454 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM926 SFC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,454 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,454 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 85,512 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 85,505 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

auxillary belt needs attention

centre brake lamp not working

oil on minimum

outer drive shaft gaiter badly split/perished

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension components corroding.

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,847 miles

front suspension components corroding.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,222 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 65,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,638 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 62,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,500 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 60,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 58,051 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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M926 SFC is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1995 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 123,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M926 SFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M926 SFC registered?

M926 SFC is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 11 January 1995.

Is M926 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M926 SFC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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