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N146 VVJ

1995 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,444 mi
Last recorded60,444 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 VVJ
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,444 miles

Offside Front coolant pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 60,444 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose inner joint (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front coolant pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,834 miles

power steering pipes have misting of oil.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 58,834 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlights to high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brakes have only just meet requirements ,may require attention /service.

power steering pipes have misting of oil.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,001 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,620 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

slight play in n/s tie rod

slight play in o/s tie rod

Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,282 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 53,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,179 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 51,179 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,027 miles

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 15 Jul 2009 47,340 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 47,340 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,076 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,034 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,034 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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N146 VVJ is a 1995 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N146 VVJ, 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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N146 VVJ is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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