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M958 VUA

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,287 mi
Last recorded150,287 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM958 VUA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 150,287 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s headlamp

Fail 30 Sep 2009 150,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s headlamp

Pass 4 Oct 2008 146,077 miles

Oil leak

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2008 146,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2007 136,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2007 136,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 125,084 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 125,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2005 115,174 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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M958 VUA is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 128,060 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 M958 VUA, 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 32 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M958 VUA registered?

M958 VUA is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 5 December 1994.

Is M958 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M958 VUA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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