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N660 WAC

1996 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,709 mi
Last recorded117,709 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN660 WAC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 117,709 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 108,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 95,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 36,346 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 36,346 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 74,711 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 74,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

battery insecure

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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N660 WAC is a 1996 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N660 WAC, 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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What year was N660 WAC registered?

N660 WAC is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N660 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N660 WAC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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