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N238 XOV

1996 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,509 mi
Last recorded115,509 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 218109,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 XOV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 115,509 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2013 115,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 114,913 miles

all brake pipe slight correded

Fail 28 May 2012 114,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

all brake pipe slight correded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 114,286 miles

Oil leak

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

slight deteriotration some bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2011 114,286 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

slight deteriotration some bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2010 113,562 miles

both front tyres are slightly wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

some bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2009 112,373 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 111,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 110,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 110,842 miles

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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N238 XOV is a 1996 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N238 XOV, 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.

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What year was N238 XOV registered?

N238 XOV is a 1996 Rover 218, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N238 XOV safe to buy?

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