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P228 NWP

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,875 mi
Last recorded103,875 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 NWP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 103,875 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 103,280 miles

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

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2009 103,280 miles

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2008 98,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 88,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cant see rear discs and pads

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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P228 NWP is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P228 NWP, 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 P228 NWP?

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What year was P228 NWP registered?

P228 NWP is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P228 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 NWP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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