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P244 EWL

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

167,958 mi
Last recorded167,958 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 EWL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 167,958 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is showing signs of deterioration & slight cut in outer wall.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 167,907 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre is showing signs of deterioration & slight cut in outer wall.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 167,795 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outerwall Deteriated.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 159,665 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

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

Little reserve travel left on handbrake

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside stop lamp lens damaged

Offside front window doesn't open

Fail 28 Sep 2007 159,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

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

Little reserve travel left on handbrake

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside stop lamp lens damaged

Offside front window doesn't open

Several bulbs in high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2006 153,881 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 153,881 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P244 EWL is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P244 EWL, 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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P244 EWL is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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