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P994 EOF

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,515 mi
Last recorded141,515 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 EOF
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 141,515 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 141,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 135,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat incorrectly fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 135,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat incorrectly fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 118,682 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 118,568 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long handbrake travel. † †srs light staying on. † †damage to offside front wing. † †plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2006 112,049 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 112,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P994 EOF is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P994 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 P994 EOF registered?

P994 EOF is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P994 EOF safe to buy?

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