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N982 GFA

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

227,035 mi
Last recorded227,035 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 GFA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 227,035 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 227,023 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 217,633 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 213,402 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 211,813 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 211,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 205,289 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 205,269 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 198,173 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 189,542 miles

small crack in screen o/s

Pass 30 Nov 2010 183,589 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 177,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 171,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 157,855 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 141,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 128,313 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 128,313 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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N982 GFA is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N982 GFA, 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 N982 GFA registered?

N982 GFA is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N982 GFA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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