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N938 FJC

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,173 mi
Last recorded93,173 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 FJC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 93,173 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s n/s front suspension corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2025 92,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 92,513 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,022 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 18 Apr 2023 91,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,201 miles

o/s headlamp weak beam

Pass 20 Apr 2021 89,469 miles

3rd brake light hasa bulb inoperative

battery slighty loose

exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2021 89,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

3rd brake light hasa bulb inoperative

battery slighty loose

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2020 88,754 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 88,754 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights come on when brake pedal pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,843 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 84,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 82,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 81,102 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 78,507 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,779 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 71,776 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 68,615 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,171 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,660 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 56,420 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,320 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,168 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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N938 FJC is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N938 FJC, 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 N938 FJC registered?

N938 FJC is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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