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P418 LUY

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,763 mi
Last recorded177,763 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 LUY
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 177,763 miles

n/s/f rack end has some play

n/s/r tyre worn in inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 16 May 2018 176,092 miles

front no' plate has water ingress and is only just legible

some play in steering rack

some under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2017 174,785 miles

Front slight play in rack

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

front drop links perished

lower engine mount perished slightly

Fail 17 May 2017 174,720 miles

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

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

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

Front slight play in rack

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

front drop links perished

lower engine mount perished slightly

Pass 19 May 2016 173,060 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2016 173,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 171,204 miles

both front brake pipes have some corrosion

both number plates faded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges also n/s/f

Pass 31 Jan 2014 166,533 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack

Pass 25 Jan 2013 161,196 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 161,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure

engine mount has some play

head rest not fitted

offside rear drop link has some play

slight play in offside rack

Pass 14 Sep 2011 151,215 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 151,215 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 139,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 127,418 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 127,418 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 113,395 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 99,210 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 84,070 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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P418 LUY is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P418 LUY, 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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P418 LUY is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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