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P385 XJT

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,130 mi
Last recorded114,130 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 XJT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 114,130 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 114,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn low on edges

centre exhaust rubber spitting

front and rear suspension bushes perished and worn

front exhaust corroded

major body damage to rear of vehicle

nearside inner cv boot split

offside door mirror taped up

offside front wiper smears and is split

outer cv boots perished

rear number plate delaminated

rear tyres perished and worn low on edges

steering rack boots perished

Pass 12 Nov 2010 108,565 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 108,565 miles

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

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

offside mirror secured with tape

offside rear tyre perished

oil leaks

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

SRS warning lamp on

both headlamp beam patterns are barely visable

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

offside mirror glass slightly insecure

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

severe damage to nearside rear of vehicle

some bulbs in centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2009 105,323 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 105,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine leaking oil

one light working in center rear stop light unit

Pass 4 Nov 2008 100,042 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 100,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 out of 4 blubs working in center stop light

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres worn on inner edge

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

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

handbrake high travel

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2007 93,592 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 87,660 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 87,660 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 81,798 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 81,798 miles

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

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

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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P385 XJT is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P385 XJT, 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 P385 XJT registered?

P385 XJT is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P385 XJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 XJT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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