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N81 PTT

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,633 mi
Last recorded103,633 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 PTT
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 103,633 miles

Oil leak

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

both wiper blades starting to split

crack in offside mirror glass

Fail 4 Jul 2008 103,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

both wiper blades starting to split

crack in offside mirror glass

Pass 18 Jul 2007 103,633 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number platr in poor condition

some play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2007 103,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate in poor condition

some play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2006 95,483 miles

as per origenal vt32

Fail 13 Jul 2006 95,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

slight damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 19 Jul 2005 86,691 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 86,691 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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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N81 PTT is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N81 PTT, 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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N81 PTT is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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