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N749 DFR

1995 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,955 mi
Last recorded56,955 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 DFR
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 56,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,882 miles

rear tyres cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,368 miles

rear tyres cracked on inner walls

Fail 9 Aug 2017 56,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres cracked on inner walls

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,250 miles

All rubber bushes and boots deteriorated but has no play

Underneath vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,532 miles

play in front off side steering rack end

rear tyre wearing on outer edges

water in rear near side lens

Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,894 miles

front off side subframe starting to corrode

Fail 6 Aug 2013 54,894 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front off side subframe starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,161 miles

power steering pipe damp

Fail 8 Aug 2012 54,142 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

power steering pipe damp

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,730 miles

power steering pipe damp

rear near side light lens water in it

some play in steering rack ends

Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,007 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,115 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,380 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 50,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,282 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 47,434 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 47,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N749 DFR is a 1995 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N749 DFR, 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 N749 DFR registered?

N749 DFR is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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