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P282 EOJ

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,340 mi
Last recorded173,340 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 EOJ
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 173,340 miles

o/s mirror / n/s/r service brake effort low

washer jets,fuel tank filler pipes corroded,o/s and n/s sills corroded,exhaust deteriorated and slight leak,battery insecure,oil leak,

Fail 11 Nov 2010 173,337 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

washer jets,fuel tank filler pipes corroded,o/s and n/s sills corroded,exhaust deteriorated and slight leak,battery insecure,oil leak,

Fail 18 Nov 2009 158,246 miles

Battery insecure

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s Door Mirror

o/s Sill deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2009 158,246 miles

Battery insecure

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

o/s Door Mirror

o/s Sill deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2008 138,795 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror / steering wheel / o/s rear sill

o/s steering play

o/s/r tyre cut / battrey loose / front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2008 138,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o/s steering play

o/s/r tyre cut / battrey loose / front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2007 125,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 118,522 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 118,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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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P282 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P282 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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P282 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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