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P606 MFM

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,134 mi
Last recorded84,134 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 MFM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,134 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 84,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,387 miles

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

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

both rear upper wishbone ball joint dust covers deteriorated

o\s\r and o\s\f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil around

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,073 miles

both front top wishbone rubber dust covers starting to perish

both front tyres wearing low on tread

n/s/f outer c.v. boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,287 miles

both front top wishbone arm dust covers starting to perish

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

centre brake light has been removed

n/s/f c.v. boot slightly deteriorated

n/s/f steering rack boot starting to deteriorate

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded

rear flexible brake ferrules slightly corroded

suspension parts are corroded

wipers are streaky

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,391 miles

both front wishbone boots slightly deteriorated

centre brake light has been removed

n/s/f c.v. boot slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r and o/s/f inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded

rear flexible brake ferrules are slightly corroded

srs light is on

suspension parts are corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear centre brake light has been removed

srs light is on

suspension componements are corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside cv boot is slightly leaking from its clip

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,192 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,945 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 42,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 39,829 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,829 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,467 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 35,467 miles

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

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)

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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P606 MFM is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P606 MFM, 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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P606 MFM is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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