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M977 OOB

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,754 mi
Last recorded218,754 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM977 OOB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 218,754 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipe nuts corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2010 218,597 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipe nuts corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2009 203,098 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 203,098 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 191,717 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 178,203 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 166,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 166,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M977 OOB is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M977 OOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M977 OOB registered?

M977 OOB is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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