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N951 XER

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,192 mi
Last recorded89,192 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 XER
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 89,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake discs pitted

fuel tank corroded

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2011 89,192 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake discs pitted

fuel tank corroded

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2009 87,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 84,217 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

bonnet cable frayed

temprature light on

Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,996 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 77,412 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 77,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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N951 XER is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N951 XER, 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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N951 XER is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N951 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for N951 XER shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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