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N626 YOL

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,123 mi
Last recorded115,123 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 YOL
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,123 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 115,113 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to back (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,365 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 108,365 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,855 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,324 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,771 miles

Corrosion patches along bottom edges of N/S & O/S outer sills

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,537 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 85,529 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,657 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Mar 2008 75,157 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 70,735 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 64,398 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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N626 YOL is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N626 YOL, 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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N626 YOL is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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