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P537 UJS

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,904 mi
Last recorded63,904 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 UJS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,520 miles

advise front number plate

advise handbrake reading nearside rear

Fail 7 Feb 2011 63,519 miles

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

advise front number plate

advise handbrake reading nearside rear

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,685 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,332 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 62,231 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,683 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 61,675 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 60,071 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 60,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,939 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 57,930 miles

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

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

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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P537 UJS is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P537 UJS, 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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What year was P537 UJS registered?

P537 UJS is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P537 UJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P537 UJS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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