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P925 PMR

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

208,830 mi
Last recorded208,830 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 PMR
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 208,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 185,363 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 159,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 159,076 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 157,986 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 132,685 miles

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

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

battery insecure.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 132,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 23 May 2012 131,879 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 131,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 124,345 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 120,980 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 120,980 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 116,886 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 105,574 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 105,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 98,244 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 98,244 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 91,849 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 91,849 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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P925 PMR is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P925 PMR, 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 P925 PMR registered?

P925 PMR is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P925 PMR safe to buy?

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