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N596 NAY

1995 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,766 mi
Last recorded172,766 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 NAY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 172,766 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 149,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 144,096 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 140,249 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 140,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S SOCKET JOINT

Pass 14 Aug 2006 131,879 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 131,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 123,960 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 123,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N596 NAY is a 1995 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 116,963 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 N596 NAY, 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 31 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N596 NAY registered?

N596 NAY is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N596 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 NAY shows 9 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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