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P901 EOE

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,691 mi
Last recorded128,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 EOE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 128,691 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,835 miles

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 127,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear, Both front and center (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,337 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 126,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 125,280 miles

brake pipes corroded,screw in o s r tyre.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 125,280 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

brake pipes corroded,screw in o s r tyre.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 123,349 miles

brake pipes corroded,o s outer sill corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 121,163 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 121,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,483 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 116,355 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 116,321 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 112,594 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 112,594 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 107,436 miles

ns r outersill corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 102,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n s outer c v boot cracked.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,899 miles

n s outer c v boot cracked.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 94,206 miles

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 85,831 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 76,069 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P901 EOE is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P901 EOE, 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 P901 EOE registered?

P901 EOE is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 31 July 1996.

Is P901 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 EOE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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