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N626 HVF

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,868 mi
Last recorded160,868 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 HVF
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 160,868 miles

rear suspension arms rusted but secure

Fail 13 Nov 2013 160,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osr tyre perished

rear suspension arms rusted but secure

Pass 20 Nov 2012 159,908 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pips at drum corroded

osf wing corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 159,902 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pips at drum corroded

nsf tyre worn to 2mm

osf wing corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 158,857 miles

Coolant pipe under offside front wing is corroded.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front wheelarch is corroding.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 158,070 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wing in a poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2009 157,217 miles

both front wings in a poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2008 156,680 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 155,040 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 155,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 144,926 miles

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

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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N626 HVF is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N626 HVF, 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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N626 HVF is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 28 November 1995.

Is N626 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N626 HVF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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