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P348 EAV

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

211,921 mi
Last recorded211,921 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 EAV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 211,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside handbrake low reading - JUST ON LIMIT

rubber fuel pipes by tank cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2025 211,602 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low reading

Pass 25 Mar 2024 210,555 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 210,552 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 210,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 209,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 207,073 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 8 Dec 2020 207,055 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 May 2019 203,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 May 2018 199,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 199,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 194,693 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 30 Jun 2017 194,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door to sill to arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 23 Jun 2016 189,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 183,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 183,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 174,559 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 163,391 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 157,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 151,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 140,233 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 133,791 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 126,334 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

grease on offside outer c.v boot but no visable signs of leakage

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

parking brake lever travel high but still has reserve travel

unable to check front and rear brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2008 126,321 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

grease on offside outer c.v boot but no visable signs of leakage

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

parking brake lever travel high but still has reserve travel

unable to check front and rear brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2007 118,540 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 116,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 107,343 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 107,071 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 97,253 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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P348 EAV is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P348 EAV, 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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P348 EAV is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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