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P233 LOP

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,223 mi
Last recorded80,223 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 LOP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

footbrake travel low

srs light on

Fail 8 Jun 2010 80,223 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

footbrake travel low

srs light on

Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

foot brake travel low

srs light stays on

Pass 10 Jun 2008 76,290 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 76,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2007 75,823 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 75,027 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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P233 LOP is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P233 LOP, 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 P233 LOP registered?

P233 LOP is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P233 LOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 LOP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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