MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f brake pipe to flexable pipe slight corrosion
o/s/f/ brake pipe to flexable slight corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f brake pipe to flexable pipe slight corrosion
o/s/f/ brake pipe to flexable slight corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 418?
Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P437 OWU is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P437 OWU, 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 P437 OWU registered?
P437 OWU is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 24 October 1996.
Is P437 OWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P437 OWU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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