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P166 HOB

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 HOB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,636 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 88,636 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,246 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 76,243 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine oil filter leaking

Fail 3 Feb 2010 63,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,835 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 62,453 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 48,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,243 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,977 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 44,977 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,300 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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P166 HOB is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P166 HOB, 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 P166 HOB registered?

P166 HOB is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P166 HOB safe to buy?

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