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P281 FND

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,663 mi
Last recorded90,663 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 FND
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,278 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 81,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 64,306 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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P281 FND is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P281 FND, 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 P281 FND?

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What year was P281 FND registered?

P281 FND is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P281 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 FND shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P281 FND have outstanding finance?

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