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P640 GKM

1996 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,682 mi
Last recorded159,682 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 GKM
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 159,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 159,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 149,849 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 149,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front 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.

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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P640 GKM is a 1996 Rover 418 in White 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 P640 GKM, 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 P640 GKM registered?

P640 GKM is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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