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N568 WAC

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,064 mi
Last recorded143,064 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN568 WAC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 143,064 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 143,057 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,984 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion both sills

Fail 2 Mar 2015 127,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion both sills

Pass 24 Feb 2014 115,674 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 115,674 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 108,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body corrosion underneath in places

car heavily waxed oiled

rear suspension main bushes wearing and spliting

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2013 108,743 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body corrosion underneath in places

car heavily waxed oiled

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2012 107,365 miles

car heavily waxed oiled underneath

rear axle bushes starting to split

some brakepipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2012 107,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

belts slipping

car heavily waxed oiled underneath

rear axle bushes starting to split

some brakepipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2011 105,607 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 105,607 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fan belt sqeak

rear axle bushes starting to perish + split

rear number plate marked

some brare pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2010 103,817 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/f wiper arm loose

rear arm bushes wearing + starting to split

rear number plate marked

Pass 5 Feb 2009 101,658 miles

n/s/r brake slightly low porformance

rear suspension bushes starting split

water pipe under o/s/f wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2008 98,565 miles

fan belt loose

o/s/r handbrake efficentcy getting low

rear radius arm bushes starting to split

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2007 94,269 miles

all anti roll bar link bushes

rear swing arm main bushes starting to perish

Pass 7 Feb 2006 88,040 miles

rear main suspension bushes starting to split and perish !

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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N568 WAC is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N568 WAC, 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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N568 WAC is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N568 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N568 WAC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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