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N686 HTL

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,757 mi
Last recorded117,757 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 HTL
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 117,757 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 117,754 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 108,643 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 108,642 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 102,348 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 94,468 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 94,465 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil low n/s/r & n/s/f tyres worn on edges front cv boots perrishing rear link arms bushes slight wear

Pass 1 Jun 2005 82,293 miles
Fail 28 May 2005 82,293 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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N686 HTL is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 123,952 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 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N686 HTL, 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 31 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N686 HTL registered?

N686 HTL is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N686 HTL safe to buy?

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