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P5 LMC

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,598 mi
Last recorded155,598 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 LMC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 155,598 miles

FUEL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE. SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK OFFSIDE.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 155,598 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

FUEL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE. SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK OFFSIDE.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 151,052 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 151,037 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 128,386 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 128,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 109,142 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 109,128 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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P5 LMC is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P5 LMC, 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 P5 LMC registered?

P5 LMC is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P5 LMC safe to buy?

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