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N742 MEC

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,304 mi
Last recorded173,304 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 MEC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 173,304 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 173,304 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 170,827 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 170,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 168,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 164,917 miles

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

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

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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N742 MEC is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N742 MEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N742 MEC registered?

N742 MEC is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 29 August 1995.

Is N742 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N742 MEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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