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PBZ 9865

1997 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,821 mi
Last recorded171,821 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 418114,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 9865
MakeRover
Model418
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 171,821 miles

Coolant leak

battery charge light on dash

both outer sills poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2014 171,821 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

battery charge light on dash

both outer sills poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2013 165,317 miles

battery charge light on

battery insecure

both outer sills poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2013 165,317 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

battery charge light on

battery insecure

both outer sills poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2012 159,167 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise renewal of rear number plate

battery charge light on

battery insecure

both front tyre treads low on outer edges

both outer sills poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2011 151,772 miles

Oil leak

advise renewal of both number plates

Fail 19 Jan 2011 151,674 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise attention to o/s rear foot brake

advise renewal of both number plates

Fail 22 Jan 2010 144,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise attension to o/s rear foot brake

advise renewal of both number plates

considrable travel on hand brake

n/s rear tyre walls cracking

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2010 144,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise attension to o/s rear foot brake

advise renewal of both number plates

considrable travel on hand brake

n/s rear tyre walls cracking

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2009 137,065 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 136,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 131,132 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 131,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Rover 418 reliability report

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PBZ 9865 is a 1997 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 114,812 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 PBZ 9865, 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 29 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBZ 9865 registered?

PBZ 9865 is a 1997 Rover 418, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is PBZ 9865 safe to buy?

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