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N46 XOE

1996 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,612 mi
Last recorded122,612 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 218109,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 XOE
MakeRover
Model218
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 122,612 miles

O/S/F RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

REAR END DAMAGED

Fail 7 Apr 2014 122,612 miles

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

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

N/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

N/S/R TYRE LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

O/S/F RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

REAR END DAMAGED

Pass 10 Apr 2013 122,612 miles

N/S/F CV BOOT VERY PERISHED

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW INNER AND OUTER EDGES

O/S/R LIGHT HAS WATER IN IT

REAR BOOT FLOOR VERY MISS SHAPED

UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT SECURE

Fail 5 Apr 2013 122,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

N/S/F CV BOOT VERY PERISHED

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW INNER AND OUTER EDGES

O/S/R LIGHT HAS WATER IN IT

REAR BOOT FLOOR VERY MISS SHAPED

UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT SECURE

Pass 25 Apr 2012 122,612 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

BOTH INNER RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

POWER STEERING BELT LOOSE

Fail 23 Apr 2012 122,612 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH INNER RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

POWER STEERING BELT LOOSE

Pass 21 Apr 2011 122,612 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 122,612 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 122,612 miles

Front number plate cracked.

N/s/r o/s/r axle bushies perished

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 4 May 2010 122,612 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

N/s/r o/s/r axle bushies perished

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 122,612 miles

Coolent pipes corroded

Front no plate cracked

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 122,614 miles

both rear suspension bushes cracked and perished

Fail 25 Apr 2008 122,612 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear suspension bushes cracked and perished

Pass 9 May 2007 118,396 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 118,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 114,468 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 114,468 miles

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

CORROSION STARTING IN NSR OUTER SILL END

OSF INDICATOR LEN,s OUTER CRACKED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NSF STEERING RACK

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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N46 XOE is a 1996 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N46 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 N46 XOE registered?

N46 XOE is a 1996 Rover 218, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N46 XOE safe to buy?

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