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P241 YUG

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,959 mi
Last recorded88,959 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 YUG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,959 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,112 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,440 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 82,315 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,152 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 81,152 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 79,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 79,768 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 78,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,169 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 76,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 74,489 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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P241 YUG is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P241 YUG, 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 P241 YUG registered?

P241 YUG is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P241 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P241 YUG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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