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N686 TOG

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,009 mi
Last recorded133,009 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 133,009 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 124,465 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar d bushes contained by oil

o/s/r suspension bush starting to split

slight PAS leak from pump

Fail 27 Jan 2012 124,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f anti roll bar d bushes contained by oil

o/s/r suspension bush starting to split

slight PAS leak from pump

Pass 25 Jan 2011 111,932 miles

Both rear main suspension bushes perished

Nearside front tyre on 1.8mm

Nearside outer c.v boot perished

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Powersteering fluid leak from resivour

Fail 25 Jan 2011 111,932 miles

Both rear main suspension bushes perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre on 1.8mm

Nearside outer c.v boot perished

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Powersteering fluid leak from resivour

Pass 26 Jan 2010 97,610 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,503 miles

Power steering leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,138 miles

both c v boots perished

Fail 28 Jan 2008 72,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both c v boots perished

Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,806 miles

centre and rear exhaust getting rusty

n/s/f c.v boot perished

Fail 29 Jan 2007 61,806 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust getting rusty

n/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,883 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 49,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 TOG is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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