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P309 HOX

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

64,814 mi
Last recorded64,814 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 HOX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 64,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 57,125 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 57,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 56,847 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,385 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 55,760 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 55,294 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 55,294 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,534 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 53,166 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,315 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 52,315 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,157 miles

Rear wheel arches poor condition

Sill covered with plastic trims , cannot inspect properly

Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,946 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 49,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,940 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,586 miles

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Fail 15 Nov 2012 47,586 miles

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

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

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

rear o/s tyre wall /tread cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,640 miles

Rear n/s tyre worn on outer edge to 1.6mm

Rear o/s tyre wall /tread badly cracking

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect sills

Fail 15 Nov 2011 45,640 miles

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

Rear n/s tyre worn on outer edge to 1.6mm

Rear o/s tyre wall /tread badly cracking

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect sills

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,991 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking on inside edges.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking on inside edges.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,847 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,847 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,285 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 38,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,971 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,830 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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P309 HOX is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P309 HOX, 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 P309 HOX registered?

P309 HOX is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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