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P402 APH

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,452 mi
Last recorded56,452 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 APH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,119 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on four upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 56,119 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on four upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,996 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s - n/s (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 6 Sep 2017 55,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s - n/s (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,661 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 55,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 55,294 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,294 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,493 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,653 miles

exhaust slight leak

handbrake lever close to reseve travel

nearside front top wishbone dust cover starting to perish

screen blades starting to split

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,672 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,855 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 49,855 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,876 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,498 miles

small cracks on fuel cap seal

Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,395 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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P402 APH is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P402 APH, 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

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What year was P402 APH registered?

P402 APH is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P402 APH safe to buy?

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