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P415 HKV

1996 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,999 mi
Last recorded151,999 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 HKV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 151,999 miles

Oil leak

some corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

Pass 13 Feb 2013 150,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 150,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 148,189 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 148,189 miles

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

advise brake inspection...

n/s & o/s/r trailing arm bush bondings failing....

oil leaks.....

rear exhaust silencer corroded & leaking , advise replacements.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 23 Feb 2011 146,502 miles

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

both sides sills rusting and weak on and near prescribed areas

Pass 25 Feb 2010 145,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Feb 2010 145,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Feb 2009 143,773 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 142,365 miles

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

Oil leak

long footbrake travel

metal brake pipes coated in white grease

Fail 15 Feb 2008 142,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long footbrake travel

metal brake pipes coated in white grease

Pass 21 Sep 2006 133,116 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P415 HKV is a 1996 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P415 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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What year was P415 HKV registered?

P415 HKV is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P415 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P415 HKV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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