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M278 HTT

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,058 mi
Last recorded54,058 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 HTT
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,058 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

f/ no plate det

o/ds ind damage

slight play rack

Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,868 miles

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

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

play rack

Pass 21 Sep 2006 48,237 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 48,237 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 45,516 miles

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

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

sliht play rack r/ind. going white play rack r/ bushes slight cracking

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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M278 HTT is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M278 HTT, 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 M278 HTT registered?

M278 HTT is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M278 HTT safe to buy?

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