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N260 LEW

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,012 mi
Last recorded110,012 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 LEW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 110,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 6 Jan 2011 110,007 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 14 Dec 2009 104,239 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 99,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 99,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 95,588 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 95,588 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 90,043 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 90,043 miles

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

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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N260 LEW 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 N260 LEW, 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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What year was N260 LEW registered?

N260 LEW is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N260 LEW safe to buy?

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