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P105 FOA

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,315 mi
Last recorded103,315 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 FOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,315 miles

offside rear arch corroded slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2014 100,951 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,407 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,421 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

door ajar lamp illuminated

o/s/front headlamp lens cracked

o/s/front window inop

o/s/rear outer sill / wheel arch poor repair carried out

various suspension components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2012 98,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

door ajar lamp illuminated

o/s/front headlamp lens cracked

o/s/front window inop

o/s/rear outer sill / wheel arch poor repair carried out

various suspension components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2011 97,574 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s wiper blade poor

o/s/front headlamp glass broken

Fail 21 Nov 2011 97,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s wiper blade poor

o/s/front headlamp glass broken

Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front window inop

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 95,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front window inop

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 93,761 miles

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

both rear outer lower front wheelarches corroded not in perscribed area

door open warning light illuminated

o/s/front headlamp lens cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2009 93,761 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear outer lower front wheelarches corroded not in perscribed area

door open warning light illuminated

o/s/front headlamp lens cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,014 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED.

NOISE OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL/BRAKE AREA RECOMMEND REMOVAL OF WHEEL AND VISUAL INSPECTION.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP DAMAGED (BEAM PATTERN OK).

OFFSIDE FRONT WINDOW INOPERATIVE.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 92,014 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WINDOW INOPERATIVE.

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED.

NOISE OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL/BRAKE AREA RECOMMEND REMOVAL OF WHEEL AND VISUAL INSPECTION.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP DAMAGED (BEAM PATTERN OK).

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 90,327 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 90,327 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 85,200 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 85,200 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 80,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 80,610 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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P105 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P105 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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P105 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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