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N662 KFV

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,304 mi
Last recorded85,304 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN662 KFV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,304 miles

rear axle bushes splitting slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,541 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 81,511 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 77,668 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 75,669 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 75,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,345 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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N662 KFV is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red 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 N662 KFV, 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 N662 KFV registered?

N662 KFV is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N662 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N662 KFV 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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