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P656 EEF

1996 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,563 mi
Last recorded92,563 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 EEF
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,563 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2014 91,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four flexi brake pipe ferrules showing signs of corrosion

both front seat frames showing signs of wear

both o/s tyres showing signs of wear

front wipers smearing slightly

high level brake light inop

Fail 20 Nov 2014 91,856 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four flexi brake pipe ferrules showing signs of corrosion

both front seat frames showing signs of wear

both o/s tyres showing signs of wear

front wipers smearing slightly

high level brake light inop

Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,862 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,837 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both o/s tyres showing signs of wear

high level brake light inop and insecure to screen

Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,955 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 88,955 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 86,897 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,757 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,837 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre treads slight deterioration

high level brake light has bulbs out

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,697 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,244 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,728 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 72,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 69,027 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P656 EEF is a 1996 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P656 EEF, 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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P656 EEF is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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