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N233 BJW

1996 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,995 mi
Last recorded154,995 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 BJW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 154,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 145,635 miles

engine has a oil leak

offside c.v gaiter cracking

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Jul 2011 145,635 miles

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

engine has a oil leak

offside c.v gaiter cracking

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 138,676 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both sills corroded

front brake discs very worn

rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2009 130,197 miles

Body sills & wheelarches corroded.

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake efficiencies slightly low both sides.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 130,197 miles

Body sills & wheelarches corroded.

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake efficiencies slightly low both sides.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 120,576 miles

Oil leak

front bumper split

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

slight oil leak steering rack

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 2 Jul 2007 113,679 miles

Oil leak

N/S/F tyre under inflated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 113,679 miles

N/S/F tyre under inflated.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2006 106,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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N233 BJW is a 1996 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N233 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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N233 BJW is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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