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P510 FDB

1996 Rover 618

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,892 mi
Last recorded92,892 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 FDB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,892 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

rear bumper damaged/dinted

Fail 5 Apr 2011 92,892 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

rear bumper damaged/dinted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,888 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills. rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2010 84,888 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills. rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,985 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2009 77,985 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,547 miles

on centre brake light part of the parade not lighting up

plastic sill covers on sills unable to inspect

surface rust on rear brakes back plates

Pass 6 Nov 2006 68,790 miles

fuel filler neck rusty, rear brake pipes rusty

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake back plates fitted

surface rust on front and rear subframes and suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2005 66,170 miles

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

fuel filler neck rusty

nearside rear tyre wall perished

rear brake discs surface rust

rear bumper cracked

rear suspension and components rusty

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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P510 FDB is a 1996 Rover 618 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P510 FDB, 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

How do I check the history of P510 FDB?

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What year was P510 FDB registered?

P510 FDB is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P510 FDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P510 FDB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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