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P254 EOJ

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,446 mi
Last recorded91,446 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 EOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe under car (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under car under plastic tray coming from front ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 91,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section and rear section holes in rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe under car (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under car under plastic tray coming from front ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust front box outer skin loose

Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,506 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,241 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 86,241 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,257 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 81,227 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,611 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,273 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,902 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 73,902 miles

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)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,866 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 72,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 72,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,277 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 71,277 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,973 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,927 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,725 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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P254 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P254 EOJ, 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 P254 EOJ?

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What year was P254 EOJ registered?

P254 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P254 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 EOJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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