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M980 YUB

1995 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,697 mi
Last recorded116,697 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 YUB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,697 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 116,628 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack arms offside & nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,296 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 105,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort offside & nearside (3.7.B.5a)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 99,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2015 99,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2014 93,980 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,017 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,634 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 78,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 77,108 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal coolant rail badly corroded

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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M980 YUB is a 1995 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M980 YUB, 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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M980 YUB is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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