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N142 FOW

1996 Rover 218

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,641 mi
Last recorded144,641 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 218109,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 FOW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2007 144,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 133,015 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Rover 218?

Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
21,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,334
constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,994
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,620
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,026
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N142 FOW is a 1996 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 109,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N142 FOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N142 FOW registered?

N142 FOW is a 1996 Rover 218, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N142 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N142 FOW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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