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P524 FOE

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,446 mi
Last recorded79,446 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 FOE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 79,446 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear o/s & n/s tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

Pass 9 Nov 2016 77,076 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 77,076 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,477 miles

Nearside nearside wing mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear to centre joint slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,395 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 72,556 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,556 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,241 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,068 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 69,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,302 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,577 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 63,505 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,078 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2008 59,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2007 56,600 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 53,803 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 53,803 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 51,385 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 51,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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P524 FOE is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P524 FOE, 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

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What year was P524 FOE registered?

P524 FOE is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P524 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 FOE shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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