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P425 CHN

1996 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,887 mi
Last recorded157,887 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 CHN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 157,887 miles

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

cut in n/s outer wall tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 148,942 miles

offside front door check strap fixing at a post broken

offside front tyre cut side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2007 144,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 140,968 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 140,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P425 CHN is a 1996 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P425 CHN, 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 P425 CHN registered?

P425 CHN is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P425 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 CHN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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