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P159 HVP

1996 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,275 mi
Last recorded103,275 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 HVP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 103,275 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,658 miles

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

corrossion to underside

Fail 5 Dec 2012 99,658 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrossion to underside

Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,300 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 92,175 miles

corrossion to underside and rear wheel arches

Pass 9 Dec 2009 87,882 miles

some corrossion to underside & wheel arches

Fail 9 Dec 2009 87,882 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

some corrossion to underside & wheel arches

Pass 5 Dec 2008 82,768 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 82,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,332 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 71,081 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 71,081 miles

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

left rear brake binding and scraping slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2005 64,742 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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P159 HVP is a 1996 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P159 HVP, 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 P159 HVP registered?

P159 HVP is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P159 HVP safe to buy?

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