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P981 EOF

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,635 mi
Last recorded49,635 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 EOF
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,635 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 49,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,244 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 48,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,742 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 46,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,078 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 45,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,638 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,290 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,753 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,530 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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P981 EOF 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 69.2%.

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 P981 EOF, 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 P981 EOF registered?

P981 EOF is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P981 EOF safe to buy?

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