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N371 AOK

1996 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 218109,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 AOK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 104,053 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 103,638 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 102,617 miles

both cv boots starting to crack.

both front seat belt latches sticky.

both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/r shock has slight corrosion.

o/s/f tyre cracking.

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread.

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill.

slight play in both front lower ball joints.

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links.

slight play in both rear lower shock bushes.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 102,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both cv boots starting to crack.

both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/r shock has slight corrosion.

o/s/f tyre cracking.

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread.

slight play in both front lower ball joints.

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links.

slight play in both rear lower shock bushes.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,821 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 23 Mar 2010 100,821 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 94,139 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 88,705 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 83,367 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 218?

Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
21,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,334
constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,994
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,620
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,026
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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N371 AOK is a 1996 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 109,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N371 AOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N371 AOK is a 1996 Rover 218, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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