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P724 HRW

1996 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,930 mi
Last recorded83,930 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 HRW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,930 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,891 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 79,874 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,729 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,767 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 55,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

both front brake pipes paintedand unable to inspect throughly

nearside outer sill corroded and weak

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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P724 HRW is a 1996 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P724 HRW, 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 P724 HRW registered?

P724 HRW is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P724 HRW safe to buy?

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