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N240 KLB

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,651 mi
Last recorded161,651 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 KLB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 161,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 161,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 161,651 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play in o/s steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 161,651 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outed sill holed various (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play in o/s steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 159,383 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Door Pillar has slight Corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Fail 16 Aug 2016 159,383 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Door Pillar has slight Corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Pass 27 Jul 2015 152,742 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 152,742 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 145,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 137,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2013 137,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 127,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 127,854 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 118,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 118,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 111,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 100,774 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 95,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 91,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 88,229 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 86,445 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 86,445 miles

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

Both rear suspension arm front bushes deteriating

Fuel tank corroded.Not leaking

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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N240 KLB is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 123,952 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 N240 KLB, 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 31 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N240 KLB is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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