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N473 GAR

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,432 mi
Last recorded122,432 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 GAR
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 122,432 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 120,698 miles

Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 120,220 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 120,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 117,011 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 117,006 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 98,967 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 98,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 94,222 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 84,907 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 84,827 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 74,767 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 74,760 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 74,682 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N473 GAR is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N473 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.

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What year was N473 GAR registered?

N473 GAR is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N473 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N473 GAR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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