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M970 LNY

1995 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,058 mi
Last recorded184,058 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 LNY
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 184,058 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 184,016 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 183,460 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 183,044 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 183,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN SCREEN

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 181,649 miles

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT DAMP WITH GREASE

Pass 19 Aug 2021 180,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 179,404 miles

OIL LEAK

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 22 Aug 2019 177,854 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 177,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 172,859 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 9 Feb 2018 172,857 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Feb 2017 167,958 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADED

Pass 17 Feb 2016 163,020 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADED

Fail 17 Feb 2016 163,020 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADED

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 157,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 150,574 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2011 149,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

front number plate faded

nearside door mirror cracked

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2010 141,500 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 141,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 135,568 miles

drivers seat mounting req,s attn

Fail 29 Jun 2009 135,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

drivers seat mounting req,s attn

Pass 24 Jun 2008 129,484 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 122,523 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 122,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long footbrake travel

long handbrake travel

osf foglight broken

rear brakes noisey in operation

rear indicators fading

Pass 31 May 2006 114,094 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 114,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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M970 LNY is a 1995 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M970 LNY, 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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M970 LNY is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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