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N886 XOB

1996 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 XOB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,478 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 78,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,361 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 71,353 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,543 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 63,532 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 55,531 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,390 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 51,390 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2006 49,399 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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N886 XOB is a 1996 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N886 XOB, 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 N886 XOB registered?

N886 XOB is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N886 XOB safe to buy?

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