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N212 HEV

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,772 mi
Last recorded108,772 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 HEV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2008 108,772 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 108,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 103,200 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 11/5/07

Fail 11 May 2007 103,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

binding at both front wheels

cambelt last changed?

front wheel alignment check advised

metal coolant pipe at offside of engine very rusty - advise replacement

offside rear and brake pipe leading to offside rear brake hose rusty

offside reversing light inoperative

radiater in poor condition

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various oil leaks

Pass 11 May 2006 99,544 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 99,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

binding from offside front brake

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

brake pipe leading to offside rear brake hose rusty

cambelt last changed?

centre exhaust section leaking

front brakes out of balance,close to limit

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers split

fuel tank support straps rusty

metal coolant pipe at offside end of engine bay very rusty

offside front door window operation faulty

offside front tyre at 2.5mm

offside rear and nearside rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

offside reverse light in operative

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2005 94,583 miles

radiator in poor condition †n/s/f cv boot in poor condition †n/s/f brake flucuating just legal †o/s trailing arm front bush split

Fail 31 May 2005 94,580 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

o/s/f brake binding

radiator in poor condition

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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N212 HEV is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N212 HEV, 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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N212 HEV is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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