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N645 XVP

1996 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,616 mi
Last recorded112,616 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 218109,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN645 XVP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2009 112,616 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear trailing arm front bush seperating/weakening

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight offside and nearside steering rack/rod play

some perishing/seperating both front anti roll bar link bushes

some wear to both rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2009 112,616 miles

nearside rear trailing arm front bush seperating/weakening

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight offside and nearside steering rack/rod play

some perishing/seperating both front anti roll bar link bushes

some wear to both rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2008 97,866 miles

corrosion to sill edges + n/s/r sill

slight o/s steering rack play

wear to front brake discs

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Sep 2008 97,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion to sill edges + n/s/r sill

slight o/s steering rack play

wear to front brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Sep 2007 88,174 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 88,174 miles

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

o/s/f driveshaft boot perished/ getting weak

o/s/f drop link bushes worn

slight steering rack play

surface corrosion starting to rear brake pipe ends

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,457 miles

bit of an oil leak

both reqartrailing arm bushes seperating offside weak

metal coolant pipe in offside front wheel arch corroding

offside front outer cv boot perishing

rear indicators starting to fade

some corrosion to fuel tank

some steering rack play

very slight offside front ball joint play

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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N645 XVP is a 1996 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N645 XVP, 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 N645 XVP registered?

N645 XVP is a 1996 Rover 218, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N645 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N645 XVP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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