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P785 FOE

1996 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,381 mi
Last recorded56,381 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 FOE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,381 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,856 miles

handbrake lever travel high.

very slight bulge in nearside front tyre inside sidewall

Fail 10 Feb 2009 48,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

handbrake lever travel high.

very slight bulge in nearside front tyre inside sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,169 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 45,169 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,843 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,722 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 38,722 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P785 FOE is a 1996 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P785 FOE, 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 P785 FOE registered?

P785 FOE is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P785 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P785 FOE shows 9 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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