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P542 KBD

1996 Rover 418

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,455 mi
Last recorded83,455 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 KBD
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 83,455 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 83,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2006 76,345 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 76,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P542 KBD is a 1996 Rover 418 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P542 KBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P542 KBD registered?

P542 KBD is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P542 KBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 KBD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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