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N401 YOP

1996 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,511 mi
Last recorded85,511 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 YOP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,511 miles

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

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar links bushes perished

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

both sills slightly corroded

offside mirror damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,853 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Mar 2008 73,853 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,502 miles

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

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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N401 YOP is a 1996 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N401 YOP, 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 N401 YOP registered?

N401 YOP is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N401 YOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N401 YOP shows 4 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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