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P985 EOF

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,162 mi
Last recorded68,162 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 EOF
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,162 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 63,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,829 miles

centre stop light insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2008 59,828 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2007 57,150 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inside edges & sidewalls cracking

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,355 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 53,355 miles

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

very slight binding on o/s rear brake

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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P985 EOF is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P985 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 P985 EOF registered?

P985 EOF is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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