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P658 EOG

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,615 mi
Last recorded150,615 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 EOG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2014 150,615 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 150,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 148,709 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 135,706 miles

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

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 5 Apr 2011 129,000 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 115,344 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 115,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 103,303 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 90,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,045 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,598 miles

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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P658 EOG 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 81.8%.

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 P658 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 P658 EOG registered?

P658 EOG is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P658 EOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P658 EOG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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