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N821 FSP

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

239,623 mi
Last recorded239,623 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 FSP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 239,623 miles

dampness around fuel tank

engine water pipe leaking on offside

front subframe heavily corroded

rear sills started to weaken

Pass 14 Aug 2007
Fail 14 Aug 2007 218,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 198,161 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 198,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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N821 FSP is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 121,269 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 N821 FSP, 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 30 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 N821 FSP registered?

N821 FSP is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N821 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N821 FSP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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