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N54 CWB

1996 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,607 mi
Last recorded132,607 miles
Recorded on3 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 CWB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2010 132,607 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner steering ball joints slightly worn

Fail 3 May 2010 132,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner steering ball joints slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 125,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 121,249 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 121,222 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 115,232 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 106,673 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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N54 CWB is a 1996 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N54 CWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N54 CWB registered?

N54 CWB is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N54 CWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N54 CWB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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