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P918 OEH

1996 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,701 mi
Last recorded144,701 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 OEH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2008 144,701 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wheel arches corroded

slight noise nearside front wheel beagring

smoke test passed, car emitts black smoke

Pass 2 Oct 2007 137,001 miles

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

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

n/s corner of front screen deteriated.

n/s rear tyre has slow puncture.

Fail 11 Sep 2007 137,001 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s corner of screen has deteriated.

o/s rear seat belt receiver covers missing.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 130,667 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2005 124,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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P918 OEH is a 1996 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 99,613 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 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P918 OEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P918 OEH registered?

P918 OEH is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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