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P439 PMJ

1996 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,031 mi
Last recorded154,031 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 PMJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 154,031 miles

park brake travel high

suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 153,845 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

park brake travel high

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2013 147,997 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 147,822 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 141,084 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 141,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 135,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r wing corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 135,306 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

no reserve travel on hand brake lever

o/s/r wing corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 127,345 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to chassis rails/ Rear anti roll bar & various suspension comonents corroded/ Oil leaks from engine/ Brake hoses perished/ Suspension bushes cracked & flexing under load

OSF window mechanism inoperative/ Kerb damage to wheel trims/ Park brake travel high/ OS number plate light dim/ Corrosion dents & scratches to various panels/

Pass 9 Jan 2010 120,214 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and worn. border line pass.

brake fluid level low.

brake pipes covered by plastic coating.

various parts of chassis corroded.

various steering and suspension bushes deteriated.

various steering and suspension components corroded.

vehicle wet at time of test.

Pass 10 Jan 2009 113,231 miles

front diss corroded and worn oil leaks underbody corroded surface corrosion to exhaust rear discs corroded and slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2008 106,286 miles

radiator in VERY poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2008 106,286 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

radiator in VERY poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2007 99,505 miles

as per original test no 590863017012

Fail 13 Jan 2007 99,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s outer c.v gaiter cracking †corrosion to various brake pipes †n/s/f brake bake plate corroded †slight fray to seat belts †n/s/r tyre cracking in side wall †oil leaks †outer sills covered in plastic trims

Pass 14 Jan 2006 93,831 miles

added 1 ltr of oil prior to test

corrosion on metal brake pipes at rear

heavy cracking in outer cv gaitors

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 PMJ is a 1996 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P439 PMJ, 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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P439 PMJ is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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