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P646 HRW

1996 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,919 mi
Last recorded138,919 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 HRW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 138,919 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 134,594 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 134,520 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 128,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 128,886 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 123,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 123,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 117,600 miles

advise plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2007 112,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 103,051 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 102,917 miles

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

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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P646 HRW is a 1996 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P646 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P646 HRW registered?

P646 HRW is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P646 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P646 HRW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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