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P382 SWS

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,823 mi
Last recorded79,823 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 SWS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,823 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 79,823 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 74,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,564 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 68,339 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 68,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,068 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 61,985 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,464 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,689 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,722 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,946 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 29,852 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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P382 SWS is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P382 SWS, 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 P382 SWS registered?

P382 SWS is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P382 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 SWS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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