MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes corroded
o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering rack
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes corroded
o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering rack
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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)
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.
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TIW 5226 is a 1996 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TIW 5226, 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
How do I check the history of TIW 5226?
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What year was TIW 5226 registered?
TIW 5226 is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is TIW 5226 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TIW 5226 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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