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P980 APH

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,874 mi
Last recorded130,874 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 APH
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 130,874 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front screen

o/s headlamp cracked

outer sill panels corroding

rad corroding

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

rear washer not working

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Nov 2008 130,874 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front screen

o/s headlamp cracked

outer sill panels corroding

rad corroding

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

rear washer not working

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Oct 2007 119,992 miles

Oil leak

advice tracking check

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front screen

front wiper blades split and weak

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/f headlamp cracked

radiator corroding

rear suspension bushes perished

slight play in steering rack end joints

Fail 25 Oct 2007 119,992 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

advice tracking check

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front screen

front wiper blades split and weak

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/f headlamp cracked

radiator corroding

rear suspension bushes perished

slight play in steering rack end joints

Pass 11 Oct 2006 112,569 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracks in front screen

n/s mirror cracked

oil leak

rear anti roll bar link rod bushes slight play

slight play steering rack end ball joints

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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P980 APH is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P980 APH, 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 P980 APH registered?

P980 APH is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P980 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 APH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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