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P903 XRU

1996 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,097 mi
Last recorded141,097 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 XRU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 141,097 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

lower sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2012 141,088 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

lower sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2011 136,244 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 136,234 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 122,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 105,979 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 105,938 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 102,711 miles

o/s front seat belt slight fraying on edges

o/s handbrake reading lower than n/s may need some attention

Pass 30 Mar 2007 98,728 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 94,623 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 94,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P903 XRU is a 1996 Rover 618 in Silver 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 P903 XRU, 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 P903 XRU registered?

P903 XRU is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P903 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P903 XRU 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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