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N360 XKV

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,351 mi
Last recorded146,351 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN360 XKV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 146,351 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to offside door mirror

Fail 11 Mar 2014 146,198 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 18 Mar 2013 136,760 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre inner edge wear

Offside mirror shroud damaged, borderline pass for sharp / jagged edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 127,648 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to offside door mirror casing

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2012 127,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to offside door mirror casing

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 117,954 miles

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

Offside mirror shroud damage

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Wipers could be improved

offside rear tyre inner edge wear

Fail 8 Mar 2011 117,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror shroud damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Wipers could be improved

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 22 Mar 2010 108,884 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge wear

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Mar 2010 108,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge wear

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2009 98,378 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,072 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Mar 2008 91,071 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2007 81,617 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear service brake action could be improved (brakes acting together) BORDERLINE PASS

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 70,697 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 70,695 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N360 XKV 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 N360 XKV, 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 N360 XKV registered?

N360 XKV is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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