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P250 JEG

1997 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,575 mi
Last recorded98,575 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 JEG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,680 miles

NSF top balljoint protective rubber boot split and leaking.

OS outer washer jet blocked.

OSF inner brake pad not running on full area of disc face.

SRS light illuminated.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 95,680 miles

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

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

NSF top balljoint protective rubber boot split and leaking.

OS outer washer jet blocked.

OSF inner brake pad not running on full area of disc face.

SRS light illuminated.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,142 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,205 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 88,250 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

other 3 wheel have binding brakes.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 84,539 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 84,533 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 80,947 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 80,932 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,187 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 77,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 72,415 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 72,415 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 68,765 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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P250 JEG is a 1997 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P250 JEG, 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 P250 JEG registered?

P250 JEG is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P250 JEG safe to buy?

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