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P186 JVW

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

59,492 mi
Last recorded59,492 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 JVW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 59,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2025 59,492 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 58,832 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 58,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mounted on suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mounted on suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 58,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 58,444 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 58,444 miles

Central Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,254 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 58,244 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Fail 20 Aug 2020 57,886 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,653 miles

o/s handbrake poor just passed mot brake test at 17percent

Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,422 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 57,422 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 57,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,907 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 56,905 miles

Emissions not tested overheated on test (7.3.A.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,621 miles

Cltuch slipping.

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 56,621 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Cltuch slipping.

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,294 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,616 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 53,336 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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P186 JVW is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P186 JVW, 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 P186 JVW registered?

P186 JVW is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P186 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 JVW shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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