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P869 PNP

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,468 mi
Last recorded65,468 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 PNP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,468 miles

Offside and nearside rear wheel arch's to sills corroded.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight damage to offside front seat belt.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 65,468 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside and nearside rear wheel arch's to sills corroded.

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

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight damage to offside front seat belt.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,434 miles

Driver side front tyre scrubbing on inside edge.and close to limit.

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

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

Passenge and driver side rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Slight exhaust blow and deteriation at rear of system.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,590 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 45,590 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,481 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 42,481 miles

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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P869 PNP is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P869 PNP, 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 P869 PNP registered?

P869 PNP is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P869 PNP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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