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P657 EOG

1996 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,156 mi
Last recorded160,156 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 EOG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 160,156 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 160,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 149,422 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 149,422 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 141,018 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 141,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 40,668 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

play in steering rack offside

slight bind offside rear wheel

slight juddar nearside rewar wheel when braking

trim missing offside front wing advise replace

Pass 19 Dec 2005 130,297 miles

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

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

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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P657 EOG 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 P657 EOG, 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 P657 EOG registered?

P657 EOG is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P657 EOG safe to buy?

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