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N293 EKK

1996 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,121 mi
Last recorded152,121 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 EKK
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2009 152,121 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 143,167 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 143,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 130,121 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 121,736 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 121,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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N293 EKK is a 1996 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N293 EKK, 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 N293 EKK registered?

N293 EKK is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N293 EKK safe to buy?

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