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P687 EOG

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

92,711 mi
Last recorded92,711 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 EOG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2012 92,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light on

pin hole in middle exhaust pipe

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,711 miles

airbag light on

pin hole in middle exhaust pipe

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,341 miles

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre pressure was low-bald on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,447 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 74,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,531 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 68,530 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,418 miles

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

rear brake pads may be low

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,644 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 60,644 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,842 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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P687 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 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 P687 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 P687 EOG registered?

P687 EOG is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P687 EOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P687 EOG 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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