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N292 XOP

1996 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,396 mi
Last recorded167,396 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN292 XOP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 167,396 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 167,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 157,508 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 157,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 147,051 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 147,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 135,784 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 135,784 miles

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

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

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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N292 XOP is a 1996 Rover 418 in Grey 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 N292 XOP, 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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What year was N292 XOP registered?

N292 XOP is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N292 XOP safe to buy?

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