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P134 UCA

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,608 mi
Last recorded107,608 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 UCA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,608 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 107,608 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 103,959 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 103,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 100,005 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 100,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 95,936 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 95,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 90,524 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 90,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 85,475 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 85,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 78,728 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 78,728 miles

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

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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P134 UCA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P134 UCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P134 UCA registered?

P134 UCA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P134 UCA safe to buy?

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