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P56 MBM

1996 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,046 mi
Last recorded112,046 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 MBM
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 112,046 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 112,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 108,991 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 108,991 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 107,362 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 107,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 103,593 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 103,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 99,470 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 99,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 97,318 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 97,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 92,254 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 92,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P56 MBM is a 1996 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P56 MBM, 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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P56 MBM is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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