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P349 EOJ

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,959 mi
Last recorded194,959 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 EOJ
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 194,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2013 194,883 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 176,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 165,150 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 153,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 140,222 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 128,206 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 116,058 miles

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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P349 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P349 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P349 EOJ registered?

P349 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P349 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P349 EOJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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