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N861 EWC

1996 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,640 mi
Last recorded106,640 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 EWC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 106,640 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs slight corrosion

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion offside front, offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes

slight wear in offside of steering rack

unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 17 Jun 2009 106,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs slight corrosion

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion offside front, offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes

slight wear in offside of steering rack

unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Jun 2008 95,419 miles

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

osf nsr and osr brake pipes slight corrosion

unable to examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 20 Jun 2008 95,419 miles

unable to examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osf nsr and osr brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2007 85,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear 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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N861 EWC is a 1996 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N861 EWC, 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 N861 EWC registered?

N861 EWC is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N861 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N861 EWC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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