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N725 DCW

1995 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,261 mi
Last recorded13,261 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN725 DCW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 13,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 126,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,826 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 112,143 miles

wipers split but cleaning screen

Pass 8 Aug 2012 109,693 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tow bar electrics not working

Wipers could be improved (Slight tearing)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 107,131 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2011 107,130 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 101,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 97,919 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear lamp lense cracked.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 97,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear lamp lense cracked.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,733 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 87,423 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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N725 DCW is a 1995 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N725 DCW, 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 N725 DCW registered?

N725 DCW is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N725 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N725 DCW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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