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P372 LAB

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,104 mi
Last recorded89,104 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 LAB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 89,104 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 89,104 miles

Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 89,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine mount stabiliser bracket has two bolts missing

N/S/R Tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall and inner edge is bald

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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P372 LAB is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P372 LAB, 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 P372 LAB registered?

P372 LAB is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P372 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P372 LAB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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