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P130 UAE

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,722 mi
Last recorded143,722 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 UAE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 143,722 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank. ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank to engine. ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 141,044 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 141,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,214 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 139,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 138,980 miles

rear axle bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 138,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 137,419 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 135,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,690 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 131,045 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 131,045 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 129,591 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 129,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 126,349 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 122,820 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 122,820 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 119,301 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 110,922 miles

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

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 6 Apr 2006 113,539 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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P130 UAE is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P130 UAE, 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 P130 UAE registered?

P130 UAE is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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