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P133 MHP

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,213 mi
Last recorded141,213 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 MHP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 141,213 miles

alot of travel on h/brake lever

fuel pipes corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2011 140,994 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

alot of travel on h/brake lever

front brake discs corrroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2010 136,178 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 136,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 127,416 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 127,416 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 121,053 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 112,871 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 112,776 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 104,387 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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P133 MHP is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P133 MHP, 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 P133 MHP registered?

P133 MHP is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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