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N446 WGM

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,817 mi
Last recorded124,817 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 WGM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2011 124,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 120,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 117,418 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 117,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 113,500 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 113,500 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 109,674 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 109,674 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 104,876 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 104,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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N446 WGM is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N446 WGM, 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 N446 WGM registered?

N446 WGM is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N446 WGM safe to buy?

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