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P705 FOB

1996 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,602 mi
Last recorded129,602 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 FOB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 129,602 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 129,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 119,107 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 119,107 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 109,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 109,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 100,151 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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 92,685 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 92,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 84,365 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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P705 FOB is a 1996 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P705 FOB, 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 P705 FOB registered?

P705 FOB is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P705 FOB safe to buy?

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