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N427 BSX

1995 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,660 mi
Last recorded68,660 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 BSX
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,706 miles

All the suspension bushes in poor condition

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

Brake pump drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Front & rear number plate in poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler neck corroded

N/S/R bumper insecure

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering rack ends

The headlight aim is on the maximum level

Fail 21 Sep 2009 65,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All the suspension bushes in poor condition

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

Brake pump drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Front & rear number plate in poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler neck corroded

N/S/R bumper insecure

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering rack ends

The headlight aim is on the maximum level

Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,933 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front sill damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2008 61,893 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside front sill damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,208 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

New O/S/R metal brake pipe fitted

New rear suspension bushes fitted

O/S/F outer sill damaged (pushed up)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2007 59,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Bolt missing from the gear linkage

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/F sill damaged (pushes up)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear number in poor condition

Rear shock absorbers slightly soft

Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,902 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

head light stone chipped off side

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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N427 BSX is a 1995 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 123,952 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 N427 BSX, 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 31 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N427 BSX registered?

N427 BSX is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N427 BSX safe to buy?

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