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P130 MLN

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

253,031 mi
Last recorded253,031 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 MLN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2009 253,031 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 253,031 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 227,080 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 227,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 205,115 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 205,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 162,811 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 162,811 miles

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

Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P130 MLN is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P130 MLN, 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 P130 MLN registered?

P130 MLN is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P130 MLN safe to buy?

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