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P721 XGH

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,731 mi
Last recorded103,731 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 XGH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 103,731 miles

front and rear number plates perished and cracked

rear brake pads worn

o/s front suspention ball joint = upper and lower locking devices suspect ?

Pass 6 Apr 2009 83,987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,531 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 79,511 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2007 73,147 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 67,206 miles

note visualy cheched near side rear seat belt only as childs seat restaint fitted

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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P721 XGH is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P721 XGH, 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 P721 XGH registered?

P721 XGH is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P721 XGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P721 XGH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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