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P135 NHK

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,175 mi
Last recorded134,175 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 NHK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 134,175 miles

Rear no plate is in poor condition.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 134,175 miles

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

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

Rear no plate is in poor condition.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 126,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2007 119,314 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Sills are covered

Fail 3 Apr 2007 119,314 miles

Front brake pads appear low

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

Sills are covered

Pass 4 Apr 2006 111,788 miles

Radiator is in very poor condition

Sills are covered

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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P135 NHK is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P135 NHK, 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 P135 NHK registered?

P135 NHK is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P135 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 NHK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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