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P938 OAB

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,874 mi
Last recorded110,874 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 OAB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 110,874 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 110,874 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 109,789 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 109,789 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 107,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 107,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,250 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 94,001 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 93,980 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,368 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,699 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 80,697 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,179 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 73,943 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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P938 OAB is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P938 OAB, 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 P938 OAB registered?

P938 OAB is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P938 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P938 OAB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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