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P809 FOA

1996 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

133,817 mi
Last recorded133,817 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 FOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 133,817 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 133,817 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 133,751 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 124,479 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 124,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 114,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 114,271 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 104,585 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 104,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P809 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P809 FOA, 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 P809 FOA registered?

P809 FOA is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P809 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P809 FOA shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P809 FOA have outstanding finance?

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