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P122 HJW

1996 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,577 mi
Last recorded193,577 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 HJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 193,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 184,659 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 175,697 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 175,694 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 164,728 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 152,308 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 152,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 142,187 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 132,930 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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P122 HJW is a 1996 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P122 HJW, 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 P122 HJW registered?

P122 HJW is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P122 HJW safe to buy?

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