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N118 MNS

1996 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,878 mi
Last recorded117,878 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 MNS
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2006 117,878 miles

Same as previous vt32

Fail 16 Nov 2006 117,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise corrosion on underside

Advise cv boots very perished

Advise nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Advise nearside rear tyre sidewall very perished

Advise plastic sill covers fitted

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 116,605 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005
Fail 1 Dec 2005 116,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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N118 MNS is a 1996 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 82,179 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 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N118 MNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N118 MNS registered?

N118 MNS is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N118 MNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N118 MNS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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