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P240 MWB

1997 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,002 mi
Last recorded176,002 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 MWB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 176,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 164,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,019 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2007 151,348 miles

air bag light on

front seat loose

travel in service pedal

Fail 15 Feb 2007 151,335 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 151,326 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 136,899 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P240 MWB is a 1997 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P240 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.

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What year was P240 MWB registered?

P240 MWB is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P240 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 MWB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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