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P594 PHU

1996 Rover 618

Multi-colour Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,209 mi
Last recorded117,209 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 PHU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 117,209 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 117,194 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 114,964 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 114,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 113,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 113,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 112,844 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 112,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 111,395 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 111,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 110,196 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 108,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 108,810 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 106,920 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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P594 PHU is a 1996 Rover 618 in Multi-colour with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P594 PHU, 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 P594 PHU registered?

P594 PHU is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P594 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P594 PHU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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