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N571 VPD

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,227 mi
Last recorded130,227 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 VPD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 130,227 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 119,700 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 119,700 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 119,662 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2014 119,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2013 116,740 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 116,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 112,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Mar 2011 107,172 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Pass 29 Mar 2010 101,667 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 101,663 miles

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

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

Both Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mount bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Suspension Anti Roll BAr Rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2009 95,868 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Outer C.V Gaitor Perishing

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,795 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side rear tyre worn down to legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,051 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 73,335 miles

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

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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N571 VPD is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N571 VPD, 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 N571 VPD registered?

N571 VPD is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N571 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N571 VPD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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