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N509 EWL

1996 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,489 mi
Last recorded178,489 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 EWL
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 178,489 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 178,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 166,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2006 153,531 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 153,531 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 140,521 miles

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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N509 EWL is a 1996 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N509 EWL, 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 N509 EWL registered?

N509 EWL is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N509 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N509 EWL shows 6 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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