Rover 418

Registered from 1994 to 1995.

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 1995 1.8 diesel. 4 of 18 tests failed.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded
A tyre cords visible or damaged
A tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

Suspension — 75% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded
Brakes — 50% of its failures
- A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Tyres and wheels — 25% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction
Lights and electrics — 25% of its failures
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Body and structure — 25% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded
- A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded
Seat belts and airbags — 25% of its failures