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N63 XPY

1996 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,981 mi
Last recorded151,981 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 218109,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN63 XPY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 151,981 miles

play in o/side inner steering rack end

Fail 5 Feb 2008 151,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play in o/side inner steering rack end

water leak on engine

Pass 2 Feb 2007 144,688 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 144,688 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 137,901 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 137,857 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Boot did not latch in closed position after inspection please check before driving away

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

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

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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N63 XPY is a 1996 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 109,008 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 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N63 XPY, 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 30 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N63 XPY registered?

N63 XPY is a 1996 Rover 218, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N63 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N63 XPY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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