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P804 RWS

1996 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,433 mi
Last recorded154,433 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 RWS
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 154,433 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 149,613 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 149,613 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 143,932 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 143,928 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 137,758 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 137,754 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 131,992 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight wear o/s rack

Fail 5 Sep 2008 131,992 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight wear o/s rack

Pass 17 Sep 2007 126,125 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 126,207 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 119,272 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

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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P804 RWS is a 1996 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P804 RWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P804 RWS registered?

P804 RWS is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P804 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P804 RWS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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