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P629 PRO

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,143 mi
Last recorded120,143 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 PRO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2010 120,143 miles

(1.2.1b) 1/5th (20%)High level stop lamps do not operate when the service brake is applied

(1.4.2d)The nearside front (Left side) indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.4.2d)The offside front (Right side) indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(2.5C)The nearside front (Left side) drive shaft inner constant velocity joint to transmission differencial oil leak present

(3.5.1f)The offside rear (Right side) brake pad(s) are wearing close to the legal limit

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change throughout their operating range are at 34%

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear (Left side) tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1E.1)The offside rear (Right side) tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(5.2.6)The nearside (Left side) lower outer sill has a protective cover fitted which is preventing an inspection

(5.2.6)The offside (Right side) lower outer sill has a protective cover fitted which is preventing an inspection

(6.1.4)The offside rear (Right side)lower (front) section wheel arch to sill has excessive corrosion present

(8.2.2)The offside (Right side) wiper blade clip to arm is the incorrect type used

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHING AND SIGNALLING

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 25 Jun 2010 120,143 miles

(1.2.1b) 1/5th (20%)High level stop lamps do not operate when the service brake is applied

(1.4.2d)The nearside front (Left side) indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.4.2d)The offside front (Right side) indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(2.5C)The nearside front (Left side) drive shaft inner constant velocity joint to transmission differencial oil leak present

(3.5.1f)The offside rear (Right side) brake pad(s) are wearing close to the legal limit

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change throughout their operating range are at 34%

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear (Left side) tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1E.1)The offside rear (Right side) tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(5.2.6)The nearside (Left side) lower outer sill has a protective cover fitted which is preventing an inspection

(5.2.6)The offside (Right side) lower outer sill has a protective cover fitted which is preventing an inspection

(6.1.4)The offside rear (Right side)lower (front) section wheel arch to sill has excessive corrosion present

(8.2.2)The offside (Right side) wiper blade clip to arm is the incorrect type used

SECTION - 1 - LIGHING AND SIGNALLING

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 8 Jun 2009 116,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 113,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 102,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 101,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

small cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre.also worn on outside edge.

Pass 5 May 2006 89,670 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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P629 PRO is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P629 PRO, 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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P629 PRO is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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