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P633 HRW

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,733 mi
Last recorded121,733 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 HRW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 121,733 miles

parking brake efficiency on minimum

Fail 21 Apr 2011 121,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake efficiency on minimum

Pass 11 Mar 2010 114,820 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 114,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 109,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 102,659 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 102,658 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 95,632 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 95,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

HIGH LEVEL CENTRE STOP LAMP PARTIALLY WORKING

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITER WEEPING GREASE

OFFSIDE FRONT ELECTRIC WINDOW NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH SHOWS SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 3 Mar 2006 88,197 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 88,197 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITER IS LEAKING GREASE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BALL JOINT HAS MOVEMENT WHEN LEVERED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 1.9 MM AND IS CRACKING ON WALLS AND TREAD OVERALL GENERAL CONDITION OF TYRE IS POOR RECOMMEND NEW TYRE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

PARKING BRAKE LEVER SHOWS SIGNS OF TRAVEL

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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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P633 HRW is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P633 HRW, 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 P633 HRW registered?

P633 HRW is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P633 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P633 HRW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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