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P23 SFW

1996 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,304 mi
Last recorded99,304 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 SFW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2010 99,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,304 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 97,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 96,536 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 96,514 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 88,719 miles

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

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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P23 SFW is a 1996 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P23 SFW, 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 P23 SFW?

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What year was P23 SFW registered?

P23 SFW is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P23 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 SFW shows 6 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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