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P450 HOB

1996 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,957 mi
Last recorded119,957 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 HOB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2011 119,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advanced corrsion/pitted to outerside of o/s/r brake disc

less than 2mm of tread on inner 1/3 of n/s/f tyre

less than 3mm of tread on inner 1/3 of o/s/f tyre

parking brake lever set high and parking brake effort only just passed test recommend a fuller check on the rear brake system and pos. a overhaul

tracking may need adjustment!

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 10 Dec 2011 119,957 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advanced corrsion/pitted to outerside of o/s/r brake disc

less than 2mm of tread on inner 1/3 of n/s/f tyre

less than 3mm of tread on inner 1/3 of o/s/f tyre

parking brake lever set high and parking brake effort only just passed test recommend a fuller check on the rear brake system and pos. a overhaul

tracking may need adjustment!

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 3 Dec 2010 111,420 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 111,340 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre brake light bulb not working.

handbrake travel high

offside rear brake disc pitted.

play in steering

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 102,168 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 102,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside door mirror broken & glass missing

Pass 27 Nov 2008 95,153 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 95,147 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 90,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 90,359 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 83,424 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 83,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 76,238 miles

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)

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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P450 HOB is a 1996 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P450 HOB, 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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P450 HOB is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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