MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,785 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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cannot carry out emission smoke test while engine warning light is on
large bushes in both rear trailing arms splitting
power steering fluid on minimum level
screw in n/s/r tyre
slight weep from o/s/r shocker
smoke test will have to be carried out once fault is repaired and may fail
water/temp warning light on
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cannot carry out emission smoke test while engine warning light is on
large bushes in both rear trailing arms splitting
power steering fluid on minimum level
screw in n/s/r tyre
slight weep from o/s/r shocker
smoke test will have to be carried out once fault is repaired and may fail
water/temp warning light on
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Rover 418?
Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N501 XOB is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 N501 XOB, 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.
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What year was N501 XOB registered?
N501 XOB is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 24 January 1996.
Is N501 XOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for N501 XOB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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