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P26 TKH

1997 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,196 mi
Last recorded107,196 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 TKH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 107,196 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 140,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 106,064 miles

o/s/r anti roll bar mounting rubber worn. † wipers poor . † small chips in windscreen.

Fail 26 Jan 2007 106,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r disc cover corroded †small chip in screen †wipers worn

Pass 27 Jan 2006 98,663 miles

both front outer c.v boots cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r anti rool bar link rod bushers worn

Fail 27 Jan 2006 98,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both side outer c.v boots cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r anti roll bar link rod bushers worn

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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P26 TKH is a 1997 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P26 TKH, 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 P26 TKH registered?

P26 TKH is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P26 TKH safe to buy?

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