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P268 HOC

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,039 mi
Last recorded117,039 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 HOC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 117,039 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 112,869 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 108,002 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 102,012 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Nov 2009 102,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2009 96,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has slight damage

handbrake lever travel long

high level brake light loose

Fail 4 Feb 2009 96,319 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlight aims set to min

front number plate has slight damage

handbrake lever travel long

high level brake light loose

Pass 6 Feb 2008 88,383 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 81,373 miles

front number plate slight damage

rear tyres 1'6-2mm

Pass 30 Jan 2006 73,276 miles

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

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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P268 HOC is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P268 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P268 HOC registered?

P268 HOC is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P268 HOC safe to buy?

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