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P642 HRW

1996 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,052 mi
Last recorded130,052 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 HRW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 130,052 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake fluid level near minimum mark

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Aug 2009 130,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake fluid level near minimum mark

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Aug 2008 126,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level near minimum mark

Fail 21 Aug 2008 126,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level near minimum mark

Pass 24 Aug 2007 122,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid near minimum mark

handbrake travel long

nearside wiper torn

not all bulbs working in the centre stop lamp

Fail 22 Aug 2007 122,280 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level near minimum mark

handbrake travel long

nearside wiper torn

not all bulbs working in the centre stop lamp

Pass 4 Oct 2006 118,144 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 118,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P642 HRW is a 1996 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P642 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 P642 HRW registered?

P642 HRW is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P642 HRW safe to buy?

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