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P246 HOC

1996 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,655 mi
Last recorded50,655 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 HOC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2013 50,655 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,848 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 48,838 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 44,935 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,935 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 40,686 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,031 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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P246 HOC is a 1996 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P246 HOC, 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 P246 HOC registered?

P246 HOC is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P246 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 HOC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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