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P383 TFB

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,995 mi
Last recorded103,995 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 TFB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,995 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 103,995 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,468 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 103,452 miles

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 102,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 102,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 101,464 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 101,464 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 100,646 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 100,005 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 100,005 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,240 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 99,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 97,848 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 97,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 95,204 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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P383 TFB is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P383 TFB, 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 P383 TFB registered?

P383 TFB is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P383 TFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 TFB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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