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N531 YNE

1995 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,951 mi
Last recorded113,951 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 YNE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 113,951 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f outer wheel arch surface corroded

o/s/r outer wheel arch surface corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2011 113,951 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f outer wheel arch surface corroded

o/s/r outer wheel arch surface corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,373 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 76,373 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 100,700 miles

Both front wipers split.

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Back bumper bracket excessivley corroded.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 100,700 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Both front wipers split.

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Back bumper bracket excessivley corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 93,838 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 93,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,046 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 83,700 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 83,653 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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N531 YNE is a 1995 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N531 YNE, 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 N531 YNE registered?

N531 YNE is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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