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P395 DVO

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,539 mi
Last recorded163,539 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 DVO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 163,539 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 155,113 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 155,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 146,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 138,556 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 129,120 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 119,340 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 109,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 99,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 90,457 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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P395 DVO is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P395 DVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P395 DVO?

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What year was P395 DVO registered?

P395 DVO is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P395 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P395 DVO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P395 DVO have outstanding finance?

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