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N302 VPJ

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,259 mi
Last recorded112,259 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 VPJ
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 112,259 miles

both sides bottom arm rear main bushes starting to unbond

both sills starting to rust

brake pads not checked

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2007 99,977 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 99,977 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1.n/s outer sill starting to corrode †2.Brake discs wearing(poss undersize) †3.Brake pads not checked †4.Front anti roll bar link rubbers splitting †5.Coolant bypass pipe leaking †6.Pin hole in o/s outer cv boot †7.n/s outer cv boot cracking

13.Unable to check brake pipes properly due to protective coating †14.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

8.Slight play in both bottom ball joints †9.Slight play in steering rack †10.o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape †11.Centre section of exhaust corroding †12.Rear main suspension bushes unbonding & splitting

Pass 23 Jan 2006 82,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 82,104 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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N302 VPJ is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N302 VPJ, 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 N302 VPJ registered?

N302 VPJ is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N302 VPJ safe to buy?

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