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P707 RFV

1996 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,429 mi
Last recorded78,429 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 RFV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,429 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,512 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)

Two new tyres fitted in service.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 73,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Two new tyres fitted in service.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 67,440 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,739 miles

Central exhaust mountings getting worn.Some corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,155 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 50,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wiper blades getting worn

Fail 23 Jul 2007 45,116 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,116 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,867 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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P707 RFV is a 1996 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P707 RFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P707 RFV registered?

P707 RFV is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P707 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P707 RFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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