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N183 LUA

1996 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,269 mi
Last recorded67,269 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 LUA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,269 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 67,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,133 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,652 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 66,457 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,225 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 66,225 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

NEARSIDE CV GAITER BREAKING UP.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,728 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,361 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 65,361 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,772 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,201 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 63,350 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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N183 LUA is a 1996 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N183 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 N183 LUA registered?

N183 LUA is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N183 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N183 LUA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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