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N277 XOX

1996 Rover 218

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,911 mi
Last recorded84,911 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 218109,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 XOX
MakeRover
Model218
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,911 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 84,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.OIL LEVEL MIN.F REG PLATE DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY-RACK-O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT. SPLIT.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.EXHAUST T/P PROJECT

Pass 10 Apr 2008 80,311 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.P/A/S ASSISTANCE WEAK? BRAKE BALANCE POOR.EXHAUST TAILPIPE PROJECTS.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 80,311 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.P/A/S ASSISTANCE WEAK? BRAKE BALANCE POOR.EXHAUST TAILPIPE PROJECTS.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,548 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 76,548 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 73,140 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 73,109 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

SCREEN DAMAGE POOR BRAKE SERVO PULL DOWN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION GENERAL CORROSION

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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N277 XOX is a 1996 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N277 XOX, 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 N277 XOX registered?

N277 XOX is a 1996 Rover 218, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N277 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N277 XOX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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