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P512 OGS

1996 Rover 618

Silver Diesel 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,832 mi
Last recorded123,832 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 OGS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2006 123,832 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 123,807 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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P512 OGS is a 1996 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P512 OGS, 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 P512 OGS?

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What year was P512 OGS registered?

P512 OGS is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P512 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 OGS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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