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N924 KBW

1996 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,535 mi
Last recorded217,535 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN924 KBW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 217,535 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 217,535 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)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 195,209 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 178,907 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2008 178,906 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 170,143 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 162,066 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 162,001 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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N924 KBW is a 1996 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N924 KBW, 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 N924 KBW registered?

N924 KBW is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N924 KBW safe to buy?

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