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N659 AER

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,511 mi
Last recorded111,511 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 AER
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 111,511 miles

damage to rear of car

Pass 28 Jun 2007 106,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 106,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 97,267 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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N659 AER is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red 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 N659 AER, 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

How do I check the history of N659 AER?

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What year was N659 AER registered?

N659 AER is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N659 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for N659 AER 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 N659 AER have outstanding finance?

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