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P964 EOH

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,630 mi
Last recorded179,630 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 EOH
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 179,630 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 179,630 miles

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 174,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2008 174,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2007 166,236 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 166,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 156,153 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 156,153 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P964 EOH is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P964 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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P964 EOH is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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