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P214 MWB

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,147 mi
Last recorded128,147 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 MWB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 128,147 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 122,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 118,462 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,769 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake efficiency only just passed(16%)

some imbalance handbrake(o/s low)

unable inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,629 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

imbalance handbrake(o/s low)

unable inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 100,007 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 100,006 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 99,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 98,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 97,505 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 96,347 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 96,327 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 95,592 miles

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

hand brake travel a bit high

handbrake rearding a bit low

Pass 7 May 2013 92,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 90,226 miles

handbrake travel a bit high

Pass 9 May 2011 87,709 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 85,579 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 85,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 82,508 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,939 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,934 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,363 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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P214 MWB is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P214 MWB, 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 P214 MWB registered?

P214 MWB is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P214 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 MWB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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