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P103 HNV

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,602 mi
Last recorded88,602 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 HNV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,602 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 87,647 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,053 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 84,505 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,635 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,218 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 81,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,749 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 77,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,977 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,638 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,533 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaking around the oil nfilter

Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,689 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,703 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,223 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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P103 HNV is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 100,720 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 P103 HNV, 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 29 years old, this Rover 618 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P103 HNV registered?

P103 HNV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P103 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 HNV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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