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P942 REU

1996 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

158,644 mi
Last recorded158,644 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 REU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 158,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 158,056 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 156,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 156,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 154,734 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 154,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 150,871 miles

Handbrake high

Radiator badly worn

Sill covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Slight corrosion; Inner & outer sills, floor, chassis, rear arms, rear anti roll bar.

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 150,871 miles

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

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

Handbrake high

Radiator badly worn

Sill covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Slight corrosion; Inner & outer sills, floor, chassis, rear arms, rear anti roll bar.

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 147,207 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 147,207 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

radiator finns worn

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion; inner sills, floor, rear axle, rear anti roll bar, rear subframe, rear trailing arms

Pass 14 Nov 2008 144,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers fitted can`t check for corrosion

radiator leaking & finns badly damaged

slight corrosion; floor, inner sills, chassis

Fail 11 Nov 2008 144,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers fitted can`t check for corrosion

radiator leaking & finns badly damaged

slight corrosion; floor, inner sills, chassis

Pass 10 Nov 2007 138,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 138,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 123,807 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 123,807 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

One bulb in centre stop light not working

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P942 REU is a 1996 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P942 REU, 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 P942 REU registered?

P942 REU is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P942 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P942 REU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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