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R39 MUY

1997 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,506 mi
Last recorded15,506 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 418114,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 MUY
MakeRover
Model418
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 15,506 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 15,506 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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R39 MUY is a 1997 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 114,812 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 R39 MUY, 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 29 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R39 MUY registered?

R39 MUY is a 1997 Rover 418, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R39 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 MUY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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