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P989 HOL

1996 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,776 mi
Last recorded120,776 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 HOL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,776 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 120,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 106,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 106,275 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,734 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 96,162 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,162 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,907 miles

Handbrake travel high

Fail 6 Dec 2011 92,907 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,399 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 85,399 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 81,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2007 76,688 miles

front pads & discs getting weak & rear pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2006 70,894 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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P989 HOL is a 1996 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P989 HOL, 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 P989 HOL registered?

P989 HOL is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P989 HOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P989 HOL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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