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N346 BDA

1996 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,232 mi
Last recorded103,232 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 BDA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 103,232 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 126,201 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 126,201 miles

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

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 120,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 109,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 99,471 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 99,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 88,395 miles

both front outer cv boots very perished

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

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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N346 BDA is a 1996 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N346 BDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N346 BDA registered?

N346 BDA is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N346 BDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N346 BDA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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