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P234 CAL

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,638 mi
Last recorded150,638 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 CAL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 150,638 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 150,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

outer sil panels covered with plastic skirts

Pass 12 Jul 2010 143,050 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 133,022 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 133,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wprn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Jul 2008 123,170 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2007 114,077 miles

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 17 Jul 2006 105,036 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear tyres worn to 3mm on inside edges

Pass 17 Jul 2006 105,036 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm on inside edges

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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P234 CAL is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P234 CAL, 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 P234 CAL registered?

P234 CAL is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P234 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 CAL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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