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N161 BJW

1996 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,182 mi
Last recorded105,182 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 BJW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 105,182 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrsion to all brke pipes under the vehicle

Fail 12 May 2010 105,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

slight corrsion to all brke pipes under the vehicle

Pass 8 May 2009 98,879 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded and rubber mounts slightly perished

slight handbrake travel

Fail 6 May 2009 98,870 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded and rubber mounts slightly perished

slight handbrake travel

Pass 15 May 2008 93,746 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside water pipe deteriated [engine]

Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,852 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 84,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 80,020 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 80,001 miles

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

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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N161 BJW is a 1996 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N161 BJW, 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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N161 BJW is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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