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P305 JBD

1996 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,935 mi
Last recorded111,935 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 JBD
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 111,935 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 111,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 102,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r sill corroded not hloed

Fail 19 Nov 2007 102,574 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r sill corroded not hloed

suspect radiator leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2006 97,737 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING

GET TRACKING CHECKED/ADJUSTED

RADIATOR BADLY CORRODED

Fail 14 Nov 2006 97,737 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

*STRONG ADVISORY*RADIATOR BADLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING ON OUTER EDGES

GET TRACKING CHECKED/ADJUSTED

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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P305 JBD is a 1996 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P305 JBD, 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 P305 JBD registered?

P305 JBD is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P305 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P305 JBD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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