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P439 FOC

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,913 mi
Last recorded109,913 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 FOC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 109,913 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jan 2011 109,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 106,061 miles

offside front outer drive shaft gaitor showing signs of cracking

offside wiper blade starting to split

slight judder from front offside brake disc

Fail 18 Jan 2010 106,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front outer drive shaft gaitor showing signs of cracking

offside wiper blade starting to split

slight judder from front offside brake disc

Pass 9 Jan 2009 103,461 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 103,458 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,348 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 81,322 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 81,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 77,768 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 77,768 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P439 FOC is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green 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 P439 FOC, 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 P439 FOC registered?

P439 FOC is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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