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N129 GPU

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,599 mi
Last recorded91,599 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 GPU
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,599 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,176 miles

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

o/s/front water pipe corroded badly

Fail 1 Nov 2010 72,176 miles

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

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

o/s/front water pipe corroded badly

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,081 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,757 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 69,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,126 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 65,749 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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N129 GPU is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 121,269 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 N129 GPU, 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 30 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N129 GPU registered?

N129 GPU is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N129 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N129 GPU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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