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P542 KBA

1996 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,383 mi
Last recorded143,383 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 KBA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 143,383 miles

Both rear wheel arches have corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 143,383 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel arches have corrosion

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 137,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 137,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 131,115 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 130,255 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 130,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 129,231 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 129,231 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight lump on offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2013 127,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 126,905 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,744 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 122,723 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 118,102 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 113,232 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 113,232 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 108,777 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 108,777 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 103,108 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 103,108 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 98,816 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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P542 KBA is a 1996 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P542 KBA, 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 P542 KBA registered?

P542 KBA is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P542 KBA safe to buy?

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