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M256 UKU

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,272 mi
Last recorded150,272 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 UKU
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 150,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 143,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 143,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 133,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 122,528 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 117,503 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 117,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 113,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2008 113,497 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 107,036 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 107,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 98,553 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 98,553 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M256 UKU is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M256 UKU, 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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What year was M256 UKU registered?

M256 UKU is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 2 March 1995.

Is M256 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M256 UKU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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