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P523 TDD

1996 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,004 mi
Last recorded100,004 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 TDD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 100,004 miles

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sills behind.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 100,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sills behind.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,907 miles

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sills behind

Fail 25 Jul 2008 94,907 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sills behind

Pass 31 Jul 2007 89,355 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully test sill behind.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 89,355 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully test sill behind.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 82,407 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 82,406 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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P523 TDD is a 1996 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P523 TDD, 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 P523 TDD?

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What year was P523 TDD registered?

P523 TDD is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P523 TDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 TDD shows 8 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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