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P308 FVV

1996 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,062 mi
Last recorded128,062 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 FVV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 128,062 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 128,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 122,545 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 117,588 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 117,583 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 111,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 104,342 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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P308 FVV is a 1996 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P308 FVV, 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 P308 FVV registered?

P308 FVV is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P308 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P308 FVV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P308 FVV have outstanding finance?

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