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N298 RBD

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,742 mi
Last recorded169,742 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 RBD
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 169,742 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

n/s outer sill corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2012 165,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

battery loose

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

vehicle in dirty condition

Fail 12 Jun 2012 165,181 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

battery loose

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

vehicle in dirty condition

Pass 28 Jun 2011 160,682 miles

Drivers seat slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2011 160,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Drivers seat slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 156,192 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 153,983 miles

n/s rear tyre walls cracking/nail in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2008 151,244 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in rack off/s

Fail 17 Apr 2007 146,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack - slight play (O/S) Nearside rear tyre has sidewall cracks.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 146,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack - slight play (O/S) Nearside rear tyre has sidewall cracks.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 143,028 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 143,028 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N298 RBD is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N298 RBD, 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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N298 RBD is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 22 August 1995.

Is N298 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N298 RBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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