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N149 BUK

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,252 mi
Last recorded144,252 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 BUK
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2009 144,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake offers low effort on offside.

Pass 22 May 2008 137,122 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 128,871 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 119,754 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside driveshaft boot starting to perish.

Pass 28 May 2005 107,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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N149 BUK is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N149 BUK, 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 N149 BUK registered?

N149 BUK is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N149 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N149 BUK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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