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N230 DME

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,468 mi
Last recorded125,468 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 DME
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,468 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 125,406 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 120,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 120,018 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 115,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 110,085 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 110,067 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 106,690 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 28 Oct 2009 106,689 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

airbag light on

Pass 27 Oct 2008 102,935 miles

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

tracking appears to be out

Fail 27 Oct 2008 102,935 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tracking appears to be out

Fail 29 Oct 2007 99,607 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 99,607 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 30 Oct 2006 95,520 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 91,785 miles

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

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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N230 DME is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N230 DME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N230 DME registered?

N230 DME is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N230 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for N230 DME shows 15 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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