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N518 MHY

1996 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,232 mi
Last recorded95,232 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 MHY
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 95,232 miles

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

handbrake travel slight high but not to stop

Fail 2 Jun 2008 95,231 miles

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

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

handbrake travel slight high but not to stop

Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 85,826 miles

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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N518 MHY is a 1996 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N518 MHY, 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 N518 MHY registered?

N518 MHY is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N518 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 MHY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N518 MHY have outstanding finance?

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