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N790 ARP

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,784 mi
Last recorded166,784 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 ARP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 166,784 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished on the inner sidewall

Fail 8 Oct 2008 166,784 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/r tyre perished on the inner sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2007 160,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s inner cv boot split

Fail 3 Oct 2007 160,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Oct 2006 150,930 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 150,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre stopligh insuccure

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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N790 ARP is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N790 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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What year was N790 ARP registered?

N790 ARP is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N790 ARP safe to buy?

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