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P836 JKJ

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,526 mi
Last recorded103,526 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 JKJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2008 103,526 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 97,111 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

handbrake almost at the end of its working travel

play in nearside track rod end {on limit}

wear in brake pedal antislip

Pass 14 Aug 2006 91,262 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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P836 JKJ is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P836 JKJ, 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 P836 JKJ registered?

P836 JKJ is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P836 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P836 JKJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P836 JKJ have outstanding finance?

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