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P749 EOJ

1996 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,969 mi
Last recorded81,969 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 EOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,271 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 76,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,417 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,615 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 74,615 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,756 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 72,890 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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P749 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P749 EOJ, 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 P749 EOJ registered?

P749 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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