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P107 XDE

1997 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,670 mi
Last recorded154,670 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 XDE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 154,670 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 154,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine oil level on min mark

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre cracking up on tread

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak from around timing belt covers

Pass 15 Aug 2008 142,201 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 142,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Small stone chip in o/s/f headlamp glass

Pass 13 Aug 2007 128,031 miles

front tyres wearing on on inner treads

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 13 Aug 2007 128,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on on inner treads

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 18 Jul 2006 113,621 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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P107 XDE is a 1997 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P107 XDE, 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 P107 XDE registered?

P107 XDE is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P107 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 XDE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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