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P244 LAB

1996 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,997 mi
Last recorded141,997 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 LAB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2015 141,997 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 139,970 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 138,020 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 135,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 132,434 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 93,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 121,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 116,471 miles

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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P244 LAB is a 1996 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P244 LAB, 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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What year was P244 LAB registered?

P244 LAB is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P244 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 LAB shows 8 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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