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P494 NAG

1996 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,794 mi
Last recorded105,794 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 NAG
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 105,794 miles

metal coolant pipe is corroded & leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2008 105,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

metal coolant pipe is corroded & leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2007 93,895 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 93,875 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 79,126 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 77,411 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 77,411 miles

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P494 NAG is a 1996 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P494 NAG, 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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P494 NAG is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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