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P586 JEG

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,738 mi
Last recorded82,738 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 JEG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 82,738 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 82,538 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 17 Mar 2009 77,456 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Inner Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,995 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 73,995 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2006 61,112 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 57,494 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,494 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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P586 JEG is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P586 JEG, 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 P586 JEG registered?

P586 JEG is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P586 JEG safe to buy?

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