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P190 FOA

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,810 mi
Last recorded91,810 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 FOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 91,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension corrosion

Rear suspension corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,505 miles

Nearside Front head light damp inside lens

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corrosion poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2020 91,505 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front head light damp inside lens

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc corrosion inner face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corrosion poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,224 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,624 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 88,623 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box holed (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,404 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 87,404 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,428 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 85,529 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,136 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,801 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,662 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,346 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,537 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 77,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,516 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 74,516 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,632 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,648 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 59,663 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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P190 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P190 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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P190 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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