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P541 TDG

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,372 mi
Last recorded147,372 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 TDG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 147,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 138,037 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 138,037 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 135,904 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 135,904 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 132,214 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 127,796 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 127,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 122,468 miles

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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P541 TDG is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc 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 P541 TDG, 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 P541 TDG registered?

P541 TDG is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P541 TDG safe to buy?

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