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N885 XOV

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,676 mi
Last recorded112,676 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 XOV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2008 112,676 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 112,676 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2007 112,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Dec 2006 108,631 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 108,631 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 101,445 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2005 101,445 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coolant leaking

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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N885 XOV is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N885 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N885 XOV registered?

N885 XOV is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N885 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 XOV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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