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P904 FDA

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,968 mi
Last recorded69,968 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 FDA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 69,968 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear age related crack around circumference of tyre

Offside Front inner edge worn badly

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,677 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 64,677 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,568 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 59,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,862 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,504 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 48,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,560 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 37,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,301 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHING

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,185 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

slight play in suspension

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,846 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 30,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P904 FDA is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P904 FDA, 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 P904 FDA registered?

P904 FDA is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P904 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P904 FDA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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