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P548 NAG

1996 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,487 mi
Last recorded184,487 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 NAG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 184,487 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 184,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 177,066 miles

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

both front tyres perished

different size tyres fitted front and rear

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2009 177,066 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres perished

different size tyres fitted front and rear

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2009 176,851 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 169,290 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 169,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 165,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 159,822 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 159,821 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded.

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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P548 NAG is a 1996 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P548 NAG, 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 P548 NAG registered?

P548 NAG is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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