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P325 UAP

1996 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,203 mi
Last recorded183,203 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 UAP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 183,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2012 183,182 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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)

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2011 173,730 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 173,730 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 170,387 miles

Bonnet catch sticking

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Park brake lever travel long {near stop}

Fail 26 Nov 2009 170,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Bonnet catch sticking

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

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

Park brake lever travel long {near stop}

Pass 24 Nov 2008 167,416 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 165,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 165,108 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 160,107 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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P325 UAP is a 1996 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P325 UAP, 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 P325 UAP registered?

P325 UAP is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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