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N121 WPA

1996 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,540 mi
Last recorded142,540 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 WPA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 142,540 miles

o/s headlight lens broken

o/s rear light lens broken

Fail 10 Aug 2012 142,536 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s headlight lens broken

o/s rear light lens broken

Pass 16 Aug 2011 140,200 miles

o/s headlight lens broken

Fail 8 Aug 2011 140,197 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s headlight lens broken

Pass 2 Aug 2010 138,118 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 138,112 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 135,797 miles

rear brakes weak ?

Pass 29 Jul 2008 132,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 127,878 miles

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

front number plate cracked and becoming unclear

hand brake travel close to fail

offside front tyre close to limit of wear

offside rear tyre close to limit of wear

stone chips in windscreen zone A and B

Pass 27 Apr 2006 121,490 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 618?

Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,486
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,477
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,974
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,324
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,983
Stop lamp not working 6,593
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N121 WPA is a 1996 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 100,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 618 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 14,477 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N121 WPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 618 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 618 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N121 WPA registered?

N121 WPA is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 22 July 1996.

Is N121 WPA safe to buy?

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