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P295 FOE

1996 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,977 mi
Last recorded88,977 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 FOE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 88,977 miles

Oil leak

offside headlight unit cracked.

offside rear light unit damaged.

Fail 19 May 2014 88,976 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

offside headlight unit cracked.

offside rear light unit damaged.

Pass 20 May 2013 86,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

offside rear light lens slightly damaged.

offside rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded.

offside rear tyre cracked on the inner sidewall.

Fail 20 May 2013 86,851 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

offside rear light lens slightly damaged.

offside rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded.

offside rear tyre cracked on the inner sidewall.

Pass 21 May 2012 84,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

offside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2011 81,956 miles

Fuel pipers slightly corroded near fuel tank.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside wiper blade slightly split.

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

Pass 12 May 2010 79,227 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)

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

Oil leak

Very light marking on windsceen, not obsuring drivers view.

Fail 12 May 2010 79,227 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Very light marking on windsceen, not obsuring drivers view.

Pass 11 May 2009 75,108 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 75,108 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 71,544 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 68,405 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 65,717 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 65,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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P295 FOE is a 1996 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P295 FOE, 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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What year was P295 FOE registered?

P295 FOE is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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