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P269 KJW

1997 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,224 mi
Last recorded109,224 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 KJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2020 109,224 miles

Emissions not tested major hole in exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDER BODY AND COMPONENTS.

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 107,382 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERBODY AND COMPONENTS.

Fail 12 Jun 2019 107,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERBODY AND COMPONENTS.

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 104,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 104,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,512 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SMALL PERISHING CRACKS BETWEEN TREADS.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 95,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,062 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 91,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 83,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 77,717 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four disc backing plates corroding badly

engine sump corroded

frayed earth lead at gearbox due to corrosion

high level brake light inoperative

under vehicle corrosion throughout

Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four disc backing plates corroding badly

engine sump corroded

frayed earth lead at gearbox due to corrosion

high level brake light inoperative

under vehicle corrosion throughout

Pass 28 May 2009 65,286 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted to sills,fuel and brake pipes

Fail 28 May 2009 65,284 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted to sills, fuel and brake pipes

strongly advised front reg cracked and fading

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,981 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 53,833 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,876 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 48,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light only one bulb working

long hand brake travel

oil leak at timing belt lower cover

under body corrosion started

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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P269 KJW is a 1997 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P269 KJW, 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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P269 KJW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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