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P247 LNP

1996 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,386 mi
Last recorded119,386 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 LNP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 119,386 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 119,386 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 115,475 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 113,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 109,009 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 109,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 104,023 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 104,023 miles

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 100,512 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 100,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LNP is a 1996 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P247 LNP, 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

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What year was P247 LNP registered?

P247 LNP is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P247 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 LNP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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