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P267 VTM

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,264 mi
Last recorded94,264 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 VTM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 94,264 miles

both door mirrors in poor condition

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre perished and cracked at legal req of 1.6mm outside edge

no reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 10 Feb 2009 94,264 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both door mirrors in poor condition

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre perished and cracked at legal req of 1.6mm outside edge

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Feb 2008 90,995 miles

n/side front tyre wearing close to limit

o/side rear light unit damaged no white light showing

plastic sill covers fitted to sills cannot see.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 90,995 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/side front tyre wearing close to limit

o/side rear light unit damaged no white light showing

plastic sill covers fitted to sills cannot see.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 87,053 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 87,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 83,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R light lens broken and taped,not a light lens or reflector.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P267 VTM is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue 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 P267 VTM, 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 P267 VTM registered?

P267 VTM is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P267 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P267 VTM 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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