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N121 ANV

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,981 mi
Last recorded143,981 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 ANV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 143,981 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 138,921 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 138,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 133,457 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 133,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 124,909 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 124,761 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 117,565 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 117,565 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 110,748 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 618?

Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,486
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,477
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,974
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,324
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,983
Stop lamp not working 6,593
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N121 ANV is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 100,648 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 618 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 14,477 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N121 ANV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 618 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 618 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N121 ANV registered?

N121 ANV is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N121 ANV safe to buy?

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