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N604 LAP

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,072 mi
Last recorded204,072 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN604 LAP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 204,072 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32

Fail 21 Aug 2007 204,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to roof panelling, wipers smearing slightly, rear bumper held on with tape, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 5.0mm, o/s/f and o/s/r 6.0mm, n/s/r 2.0mm, 175/70/14t

engine and gearbox oil leaks, metal coolant pipe badly corroded, cut to o/s/f tyre tread (no cords exposed), slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing, both rear trailing arm bushes partially unbonded.

n/s/r tyre approaching limit on inner edge, slight imbalance to rear brakes, tailgate struts very weak, n/s/f wheel trim missing, damage to n/s headlamp, stone chips to front screen, corrosion to o/s/f wing,

Pass 21 Aug 2006 194,962 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32 with additional comment - temporary repair made to o/s door handle, now opening from inside and outside vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2006 194,962 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge, slight play in o/s/f track rod end, slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing, o/s/r tyre on limit, o/s/r shockabsorber slightly damp,

slight wear to brake pedal rubber, power steering belt slipping on initial start up, n/s headlight cracked, washers partially blocked, n/s/f tyre wearing on edges, slight kerb damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 2.0mm, o/s/f 1.6mm, n/s/fr 4.0mm, o/s/r 1.6mm, 175/70/14t

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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N604 LAP is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N604 LAP, 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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N604 LAP is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 5 August 1995.

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