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N155 LUA

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,449 mi
Last recorded60,449 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 LUA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear lower suspension arms front bushes deteriorated slightly

front and rear antiroll bars slightly corroded

nearside front tyre scuffed to side wall and worn on outter edge 2mm

offside front outter cv boot deteriorated

offside wiper blade split at one end

slight corrosion to both front suspension coil springs

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to offside and nearside sills

slight corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Fail 20 Apr 2015 60,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear lower suspension arms front bushes deteriorated slightly

front and rear antiroll bars slightly corroded

nearside front tyre scuffed to side wall and worn on outter edge 2mm

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

offside front outter cv boot deteriorated

offside wiper blade split at one end

slight corrosion to both front suspension coil springs

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to offside and nearside sills

slight corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,126 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,559 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,720 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,720 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,711 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 56,397 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,029 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,348 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,937 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,998 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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N155 LUA is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N155 LUA, 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 N155 LUA registered?

N155 LUA is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N155 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N155 LUA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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