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P464 KBP

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,718 mi
Last recorded129,718 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 KBP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 129,718 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 129,716 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 124,092 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

car very dirty underside

Fail 3 Dec 2012 124,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

car very dirty underside

Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,725 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 118,724 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 113,886 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 107,690 miles

underside of car very dirty

Fail 17 Nov 2009 107,688 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

underside of car very dirty

Pass 1 Dec 2008 101,800 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 101,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 97,582 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 97,582 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 94,471 miles

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

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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P464 KBP is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P464 KBP, 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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P464 KBP is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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