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P247 HOC

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,531 mi
Last recorded151,531 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 HOC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 151,531 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck is very corroded, appears to be pourous but no visible leak present.

individual light source not operative on centre stop lamp

Pass 8 Mar 2013 147,960 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

individual light source in centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Feb 2012 143,560 miles

Centre stop lamp does not fully illuminate

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 143,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre stop lamp does not fully illuminate

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 137,980 miles

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

Only three bulbs of the five are working of the center stop lamp

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wiper rubbers split

Pass 1 Feb 2010 131,621 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 131,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 122,263 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 122,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 110,830 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 110,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 98,265 miles

Bottom of fuel tank is starting to corrode.

Centre to rear exhaust pipe + joint is corroded.

Front suspension coil springs are starting to corrode.

Fuel filler pipe is in early stages of corrosion.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake noisey in operation.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear suspension coil spring is starting to corrode.

Park brake lever has quite a lot of travel.

Rear brake pads may be getting low.(Unable to see properly with wheels on.)

Slight play detected in steering rack.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 87,047 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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P247 HOC is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P247 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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P247 HOC is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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