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P403 NVS

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,715 mi
Last recorded181,715 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 NVS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 181,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine is running very hot due to radiator being rotten!!

exhaust rear box mounting rubbers are perished!!

Fail 15 Sep 2010 181,656 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine is running very hot due to radiator being rotten!!

exhaust rear box mounting rubbers are perished!!

Pass 17 Sep 2009 177,133 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine radiator is badly deteriorated.cooling fan is constantly on (engine running hot!)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 177,133 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine radiator is badly deteriorated.cooling fan is constantly on (engine running hot!)

offside front and nearside rear tyres are wearing badly on inner and outer edges!!!

Fail 25 Jul 2008 170,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 170,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 163,462 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 163,462 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 157,348 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2005 150,524 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 150,524 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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P403 NVS is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P403 NVS, 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 P403 NVS registered?

P403 NVS is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P403 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P403 NVS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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