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N254 TOJ

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,955 mi
Last recorded105,955 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 TOJ
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 105,955 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 104,083 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 22 May 2009 104,083 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 104,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 102,190 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 102,190 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2007 96,335 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 96,335 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 91,857 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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N254 TOJ is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N254 TOJ, 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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N254 TOJ is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N254 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N254 TOJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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