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N975 YOP

1996 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,544 mi
Last recorded99,544 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 YOP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 99,544 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

osr brake disc slighty pitted

osr tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,464 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 92,212 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 89,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,883 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,394 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 73,394 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 73,392 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N975 YOP is a 1996 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N975 YOP, 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 N975 YOP registered?

N975 YOP is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N975 YOP safe to buy?

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