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P671 UBE

1997 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,361 mi
Last recorded167,361 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 418114,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 UBE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 167,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage noticed to outer cill [o/s].

hand brake travel just ok

interior mirror missing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 161,282 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2006 161,114 miles

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

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

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

advise rear number plate cracked

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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P671 UBE is a 1997 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 114,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P671 UBE, 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 29 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P671 UBE registered?

P671 UBE is a 1997 Rover 418, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P671 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P671 UBE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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