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N780 AOX

1996 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,672 mi
Last recorded114,672 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN780 AOX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 114,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 108,991 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 108,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 102,311 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 102,311 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 94,659 miles

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

n/s windscreen blade split

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2009 87,894 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 87,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 80,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake lamp has one segment not working n/s/r lamp cluster broken covers fitted to both sills

Pass 12 Jan 2008 80,991 miles

centre brake lamp has one segment not working n/s/r lamp cluster broken covers fitted to both sills

Fail 20 Jan 2007 74,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 74,270 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 66,277 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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N780 AOX is a 1996 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N780 AOX, 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 N780 AOX registered?

N780 AOX is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N780 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N780 AOX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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