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P872 ERB

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

218,493 mi
Last recorded218,493 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 ERB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 218,493 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 213,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 207,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 201,911 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 195,305 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 186,603 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 175,795 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 175,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 166,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 156,376 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 156,310 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 143,660 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 128,725 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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P872 ERB is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P872 ERB, 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 P872 ERB registered?

P872 ERB is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P872 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P872 ERB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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