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P235 HUJ

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

62,842 mi
Last recorded62,842 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 HUJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,842 miles

oil leak (oil filter)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 62,818 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section and rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak (oil filter)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,402 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,050 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 60,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 58,580 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 58,580 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2012 57,350 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 57,340 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 55,764 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 55,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2010 53,708 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2010 53,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 52,106 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 49,755 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 49,755 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,633 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,633 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 44,338 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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P235 HUJ is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P235 HUJ, 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 P235 HUJ registered?

P235 HUJ is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P235 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 HUJ shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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