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P588 SGN

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,534 mi
Last recorded162,534 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 SGN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 162,534 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 153,435 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 144,001 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 144,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 139,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s inner cv gaiter leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2009 139,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2008 131,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 131,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 122,240 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 122,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 110,720 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 110,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 98,531 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 98,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P588 SGN is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P588 SGN, 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 P588 SGN registered?

P588 SGN is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P588 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 SGN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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