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P108 FOA

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,774 mi
Last recorded54,774 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 FOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,774 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,774 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,468 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 53,468 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,922 miles

SRS light on

Fail 17 Oct 2011 51,912 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside 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)

srs light on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,107 miles

brake pedal poor

srs light on

Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,989 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 47,988 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,573 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 45,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,446 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 42,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,972 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 37,298 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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P108 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P108 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P108 FOA?

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What year was P108 FOA registered?

P108 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P108 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 FOA shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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