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P219 PEV

1997 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,653 mi
Last recorded110,653 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 PEV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2005 110,653 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 110,653 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres and O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit.

Both outer CV gaiters cracking.

Exhaust system corroding.

Front brake pads worn low.

Handbrake efficiency 18% (min allowed 16%)

SRS light on permanently.

Temp screw type fuel cap fitted.

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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P219 PEV is a 1997 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P219 PEV, 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 P219 PEV registered?

P219 PEV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P219 PEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P219 PEV shows 2 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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