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N898 YEB

1995 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,878 mi
Last recorded96,878 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 YEB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 96,878 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 96,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 88,564 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 88,564 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,164 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 86,164 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 84,497 miles

off side front outter c,v boot cracking with age. †both sides rear trailing arm bushes showing signs off age,

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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N898 YEB is a 1995 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N898 YEB, 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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What year was N898 YEB registered?

N898 YEB is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 13 December 1995.

Is N898 YEB safe to buy?

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