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P169 FOA

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,614 mi
Last recorded122,614 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 FOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 122,614 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

N/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS INSECURE

O/S HEADLAMP CHIPPED

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Fail 20 Aug 2009 122,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

DRIVERS SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

N/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS INSECURE

O/S HEADLAMP CHIPPED

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Pass 21 Aug 2008 117,208 miles

N/S OF WINDSCREEN OBSCURED BY TAPE

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS LOOSE

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW

O/S HEADLAMP CHIPPED

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Fail 19 Aug 2008 117,202 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS LOOSE

N/S OF WINDSCREEN OBSCURED BY TAPE

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW

O/S HEADLAMP CHIPPED

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Pass 9 Aug 2007 108,374 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S HEADLAMP CHIPPED

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 9 Aug 2007 108,372 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S HEADLAMP CHIPPED

O/S RAER WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BINDING

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 16 Aug 2006 99,057 miles

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

offside door mirror glass loose †chip in offside head light glass

Fail 16 Aug 2006 99,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear door mirror glass loose. †chip in offside head light glass

Pass 19 Aug 2005 91,404 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 91,403 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P169 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P169 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.

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What year was P169 FOA registered?

P169 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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