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N861 XOV

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,792 mi
Last recorded104,792 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 XOV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2011 104,792 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 100,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 100,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 95,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 90,703 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 90,703 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 85,115 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 85,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,036 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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N861 XOV is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N861 XOV, 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.

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What year was N861 XOV registered?

N861 XOV is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N861 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N861 XOV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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