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N899 SAC

1995 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,710 mi
Last recorded146,710 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 SAC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2017 146,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Slight play in off side inner track rod.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 146,058 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 146,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 146,007 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2014 145,649 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 145,142 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 145,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 144,783 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 144,783 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 142,777 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 142,777 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 134,353 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 134,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 129,388 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2008 127,797 miles

both front tyres getting a bit low on tread approx 2.5-3.0mm left

Pass 14 Jan 2008 125,817 miles

nearside front cv boot perrished, not failable at time of test.

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outter side wall no cords showing at time of test.

offside front track-rod end has very slight free play not failable at time of test.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 125,817 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front cv boot perrished, not failable at time of test.

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outter side wall no cords showing at time of test.

offside front track-rod end has very slight free play not failable at time of test.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 123,038 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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N899 SAC is a 1995 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N899 SAC, 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 N899 SAC registered?

N899 SAC is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 28 December 1995.

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