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P188 FOA

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,664 mi
Last recorded95,664 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 FOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 95,664 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 91,287 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 91,287 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,014 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 84,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,541 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 72,428 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 724,228 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P188 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P188 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P188 FOA?

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What year was P188 FOA registered?

P188 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P188 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 FOA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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