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P264 CAL

1996 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,344 mi
Last recorded174,344 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 CAL
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 174,344 miles

play in rack rear no plate discolour

Fail 2 Oct 2007 174,332 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in rack rear no plate discolour

Pass 10 Oct 2006 156,807 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 156,807 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 140,400 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P264 CAL is a 1996 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P264 CAL, 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 P264 CAL registered?

P264 CAL is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P264 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P264 CAL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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