MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P236 DCY is a 1997 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P236 DCY, 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 P236 DCY registered?
P236 DCY is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 13 January 1997.
Is P236 DCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P236 DCY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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