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P169 HOC

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,428 mi
Last recorded141,428 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 141,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 141,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens cracked. (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 132,837 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 124,912 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 119,381 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 119,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 112,676 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2010 106,751 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 100,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 100,150 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2008 93,502 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2008 93,502 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

3 bulbs not working in center brake light

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,536 miles

rear exhaust box blowing

slight travel park brake

Pass 4 Dec 2006 77,776 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing both edges

o/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/wiper split

Fail 4 Dec 2006 7,776 miles

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

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

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre scrubbing both edges

o/s/r tyre getting low

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 HOC is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P169 HOC, 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 HOC registered?

P169 HOC is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P169 HOC safe to buy?

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