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P846 DJB

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,463 mi
Last recorded106,463 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 DJB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 106,463 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 106,462 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre outer edge close to wear bars

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 98,995 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre outer edge close to wear bars

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,469 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 83,421 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edges close too limit

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,695 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 75,228 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 62,506 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 62,506 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P846 DJB is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P846 DJB, 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 P846 DJB registered?

P846 DJB is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P846 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P846 DJB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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