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P205 HOK

1996 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,195 mi
Last recorded179,195 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 HOK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2010 179,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Both bumpers scuffed,damage to both n/s doors.

Both rear brake disc shields excessively corroded an incomplete.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 171,895 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 171,894 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brakes out of balance=20kg=9%.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 163,930 miles

brake tests indicate front and rear brakes need attention

front brakes starting to bind

nearside front inner brake pad is low

Fail 4 Dec 2008 163,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake tests indicate front and rear brakes need attention

front brakes starting to bind

nearside front inner brake pad is low

Pass 13 Dec 2007 157,800 miles

fuel pipes corroded

slight drag on front brakes

Fail 12 Dec 2007 57,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight drag on front brakes

Pass 14 Dec 2006 150,157 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 150,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside CV boot almost split through

Pass 10 Dec 2005 147,085 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 147,065 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 147,065 miles

Service 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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P205 HOK is a 1996 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P205 HOK, 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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P205 HOK is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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