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P372 BMO

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,813 mi
Last recorded100,813 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 BMO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 100,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Outer sills covered. Front and rear suspension mounting prescribed areas quite badly corroded. Corrosion generally quite extensive underbody and on components.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,563 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,806 miles

Corrosion generally quite extensive under vehicle and on components. Outer sills covered. O/s/r tyre bald on inner edge. N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Slight bind O/s/f brake. Headlamp aims borderline low.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 89,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion generally quite extensive under vehicle and on components. Outer sills covered. O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge. N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Slight bind O/s/f brake. Headlamp aims borderline low.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,837 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Outer sills covered. Corrosion on rear wheel arches and underbody.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 83,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Outer sills covered. Corrosion on rear wheel arches and underbody.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,825 miles

High level brake light bulbs not working.

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

O/s/r tyre cracking. Slight bind n/s/f brake.

Wipers worn. Headlamp aims borderline low. Outer sills covered. Handbrake lever travel. N/s/r tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 77,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

High level brake light bulbs not working.

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

O/s/r tyre cracking. Slight bind n/s/f brake.

Wipers worn. Headlamp aims borderline low. Outer sills covered. Handbrake lever travel. N/s/r tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,921 miles

Headlamp aims borderline low. Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode around clips. Outer sills covered, unable to check condition. O/s/r tyre wall cracked.

N/s/r seatbelt retracting mechanism sticking occasionally.

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 71,801 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Headlamp aims borderline low. Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode around clips. Outer sills covered, unable to check condition. O/s/r tyre wall cracked.

N/s/r seatbelt retracting mechanism sticking occasionally.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 66,909 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded. Handbrake lever travel.

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

O/s/f tyre wall cracking. Both headlamp aims borderline low.

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 66,909 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre section corroded. Handbrake lever travel.

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

O/s/f tyre wall cracking. Both headlamp aims borderline low.

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 61,428 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,428 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,966 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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P372 BMO is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P372 BMO, 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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P372 BMO is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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