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P104 FOA

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,973 mi
Last recorded132,973 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 FOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 132,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 123,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 120,397 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 115,670 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,149 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 104,299 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 98,650 miles

front tyres wearing more so on inner edge suspect tracking may need adjustment?

nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipe between rear flex hoses corroded almost to excess?

Pass 7 Sep 2009 92,830 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch has corrosion,not excessive.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 92,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

high level brake light has a bulb out.

offside rear wheel arch has corrosion,not excessive.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,887 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 80,805 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 75,187 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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P104 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P104 FOA, 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 P104 FOA registered?

P104 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P104 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 FOA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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