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P986 HRW

1996 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,108 mi
Last recorded155,108 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 HRW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 155,108 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all round body damage + poor repair + bolt tapped n/s/f

both sills damage

corrosion fuel filler

n/s/f inner door handle stiff + o/s/r outer

n/s/f tyre damage sidewall

o/s door nirror cracked

poor h/lamp pat n/s

rear ind going white

screen scratched

Fail 18 Aug 2011 155,081 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all round body damage + poor repair + bolt tapped n/s/f

both sills damage

corrosion fuel filler

n/s/f inner door handle stiff + o/s/r outer

n/s/f tyre damage sidewall

o/s door nirror cracked

poor h/lamp pat n/s

rear ind going white

screen scratched

Pass 19 Aug 2010 153,258 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

corrosion rear roll bar + mounts

damage sills + o/s/f wing poor repair

n/s/f h/lamp poor pat

n/s/f ind little loose

n/s/f seat belt poor

o/s/mirror damage

slight bind rear brakes

slight play rack

Fail 17 Aug 2010 153,258 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion rear roll bar + mounts

damage sills + o/s/f wing poor repair

n/s/f h/lamp poor pat

n/s/f ind little loose

n/s/f seat belt poor

o/s/mirror damage

slight bind rear brakes

slight play rack

Pass 24 Jun 2009 151,260 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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)

both sills damage

foot and h/b travel

n/s/r door handle stiff

only one washer o/s

play rack

screen scratched

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 18 Jun 2009 151,245 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sills damage

foot and h/b travel

n/s/r door handle stiff

only one washer o/s

play rack

screen scratched

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 28 Mar 2008 147,247 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 147,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 139,369 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 139,278 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

fuel tank area damp

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 132,496 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 132,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P986 HRW is a 1996 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P986 HRW, 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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P986 HRW is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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