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P139 KDA

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,592 mi
Last recorded137,592 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 KDA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 137,592 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 137,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 132,292 miles

NSF WING REPEATER LOOSE

OSR TYRE VALVE CRACKING

Fail 11 Oct 2005 132,292 miles

NSF WING REPEATER LOOSE

OSR TYRE VALVE CRACKING

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P139 KDA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P139 KDA, 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 P139 KDA registered?

P139 KDA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P139 KDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 KDA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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