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P248 EOJ

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,333 mi
Last recorded80,333 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 EOJ
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,333 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 80,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,392 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 71,392 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 71,380 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,094 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 58,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,609 miles

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

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

cracking inner wall nearside rear

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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P248 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 P248 EOJ, 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 P248 EOJ registered?

P248 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P248 EOJ safe to buy?

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