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P799 EOH

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,827 mi
Last recorded62,827 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 EOH
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 55,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,766 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 44,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2020 44,449 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2019 44,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm stabilising bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear of sill corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm stabilising bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear of sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded/split

Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,075 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin spit

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 44,075 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust tailbox outer skin spit

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 43,854 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 43,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,611 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,435 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,073 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,649 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,250 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,032 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,451 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 39,434 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 39,405 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,425 miles

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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P799 EOH is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 P799 EOH, 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 P799 EOH registered?

P799 EOH is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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