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P309 HKV

1996 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,294 mi
Last recorded204,294 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 HKV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 204,294 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 204,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 197,218 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 197,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 189,399 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 189,399 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 181,616 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 181,616 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 181,462 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

fuel cap casing damaged,handbrake travel long,rear brake readings low on footbrake

Pass 25 Aug 2006 174,697 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 174,644 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE REAR N/S TYRE BALD ON EDGES. ADVISE FRONT N/S TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 30 Aug 2005 168,294 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION AND SLIGHT BLOW

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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P309 HKV is a 1996 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P309 HKV, 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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P309 HKV is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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