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N787 ARP

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,298 mi
Last recorded98,298 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN787 ARP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,298 miles

(front to rear) brake pipes slightly corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

coil springs (all) slightly corroded

front brake pads not visible through wheels

hand brake adjustment high

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

suspension arm ball joint dust covers (all) deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,430 miles

battery loose

both rear top ball joint boots deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

brakes not visable through wheels

front indicators discoloured

front number plate deteriorated

fuel cap not tight?

handbrake high

n/s/f top ball joint boot deteriorated

n/s/r child seat

o/s/r arch corroded

springs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,349 miles

battery loose

both front top suspension arm ball joint boots deteriorated

brakes not visable through wheels

clutch rubber missing

flexy hoses deteriorated

front number plate damaged

handbrake high

springs corroded

temp fuel cap fitted but does maintain the seal

washers

Pass 4 Mar 2011 83,121 miles

handbrake high

springs corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

unable to view brakes through wheels

Fail 3 Mar 2011 83,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

handbrake high

springs corroded

unable to view brakes through wheels

Pass 9 Feb 2010 76,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2010 76,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,189 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 71,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,510 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 61,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,372 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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N787 ARP is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N787 ARP, 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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N787 ARP is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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