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N471 GAR

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,270 mi
Last recorded137,270 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 GAR
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 137,270 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 137,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 128,018 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 116,781 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 106,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 96,131 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 86,401 miles

O/S/F WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN

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

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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N471 GAR is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N471 GAR, 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 N471 GAR registered?

N471 GAR is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N471 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N471 GAR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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