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P383 UBW

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,493 mi
Last recorded153,493 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 UBW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 153,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 153,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 148,426 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 148,426 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 142,974 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 142,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 139,033 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 134,043 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 134,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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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P383 UBW 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 P383 UBW, 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 P383 UBW registered?

P383 UBW is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P383 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 UBW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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