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N51 XPY

1996 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,762 mi
Last recorded91,762 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 218109,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 XPY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2009 91,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 90,305 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2007 87,267 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2006 83,900 miles

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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N51 XPY is a 1996 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N51 XPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N51 XPY?

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What year was N51 XPY registered?

N51 XPY is a 1996 Rover 218, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N51 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N51 XPY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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