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N128 FNW

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,069 mi
Last recorded93,069 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 FNW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 93,069 miles

Offside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking and perishing 175/70r14 84t budget

Fail 2 Jul 2013 93,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking and perishing 175/70r14 84t budget

offside front brake binding slightly,recommend attention

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,932 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 90,726 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 87,684 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 85,345 miles

front number plate in poor condition.

n/s & o/s front anti roll bar link bushes worn, advise replacement.

Fail 19 May 2008 85,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate in poor condition.

n/s & o/s front anti roll bar link bushes worn, advise replacement.

Pass 25 May 2007 83,874 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 83,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 82,437 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 82,437 miles

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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N128 FNW 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 N128 FNW, 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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N128 FNW is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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