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N374 XOE

1996 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,347 mi
Last recorded52,347 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 218109,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 XOE
MakeRover
Model218
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,347 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 52,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,919 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres deteriorating (cracking)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,324 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank corroding

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

Offside front sill corroded

Offside steering track arm has slight play

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

Rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 48,324 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank corroding

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front sill corroded

Offside steering track arm has slight play

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

Rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,036 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,688 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 47,644 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,665 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,980 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,314 miles

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
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N374 XOE is a 1996 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N374 XOE, 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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What year was N374 XOE registered?

N374 XOE is a 1996 Rover 218, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N374 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N374 XOE 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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