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P225 UBW

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,231 mi
Last recorded95,231 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 UBW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 95,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner & Outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner & Outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Engine bay area (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 95,228 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner & Outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner & Outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Engine bay area (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,774 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 90,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,082 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,384 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 84,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,454 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2013 81,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,999 miles

Coolant leaking from bottom pipe (off-side inner wheel arch area).

Pass 27 Jan 2011 76,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,351 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,385 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2008 67,540 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,075 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,905 miles

Off-Side wiper blade slight splits.

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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P225 UBW 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 P225 UBW, 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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P225 UBW is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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