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P312 HOX

1996 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,897 mi
Last recorded113,897 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 HOX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 113,897 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 113,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 111,482 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 104,732 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Nov 2009 97,882 miles

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

High level light incomplete

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

handbrake travel near end of travel

Fail 25 Nov 2009 97,866 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

High level light incomplete

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

handbrake travel near end of travel

Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,556 miles

High level stop light incomplete

Fail 3 Dec 2008 92,519 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

High level stop light incomplete

Pass 4 Dec 2007 85,091 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 84,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 77,899 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 71,309 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 71,309 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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P312 HOX is a 1996 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P312 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 P312 HOX registered?

P312 HOX is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P312 HOX safe to buy?

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