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R959 FCV

1994 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 FCV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,208 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 91,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,929 miles

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

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 5 Nov 2011 81,195 miles

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

front no plate delaminating

Pass 5 Nov 2011 81,195 miles

front no plate delaminating

Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,152 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate delaminating

Pass 6 Nov 2009 67,481 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,585 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,203 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,415 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 44,825 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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R959 FCV is a 1994 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R959 FCV, 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 R959 FCV registered?

R959 FCV is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is R959 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 FCV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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