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N188 YDU

1996 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,910 mi
Last recorded61,910 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 YDU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,910 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 61,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel filler neck surface rust

plastic outer sill covers fitted - unable to inspect sills

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,660 miles

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

front roll bar surface rust

fuel filler neck rusty

outer plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2008 53,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front roll bar surface rust

fuel filler neck rusty

outer plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,902 miles

fuel filler neck surface rust, front roll bar rusty

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,347 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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N188 YDU is a 1996 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 82,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N188 YDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N188 YDU registered?

N188 YDU is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N188 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N188 YDU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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