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P255 YNJ

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,718 mi
Last recorded56,718 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 YNJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 56,718 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills where they meet front of rear wheel arches - both sides(marked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working No pump run (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease(boot) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 56,031 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 54,634 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,339 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 50,773 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 48,505 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 46,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,174 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,500 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 36,349 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,536 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 34,463 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,469 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,727 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,574 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 24,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,283 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Offside front outer CV gaitor outer clip slightly loose and allowing grease to escape

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,458 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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P255 YNJ is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P255 YNJ, 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 P255 YNJ registered?

P255 YNJ is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P255 YNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 YNJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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