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N562 AJW

1996 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,741 mi
Last recorded141,741 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN562 AJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 141,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 135,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 135,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 129,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 124,123 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 124,106 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service 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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N562 AJW is a 1996 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N562 AJW, 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 N562 AJW registered?

N562 AJW is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N562 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N562 AJW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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