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P274 BRU

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,247 mi
Last recorded151,247 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 BRU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 151,247 miles

o/s headlamp aim almost too low

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boot deteriating

part of centre stop lamp not working

slight blow to front exhaust

Pass 3 Jun 2011 150,824 miles

o/s headlamp aim almost too low

one of centre rear stop lamp bulbs not working

Pass 24 Sep 2008 149,221 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 147,885 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 146,080 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 146,074 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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P274 BRU is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P274 BRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P274 BRU?

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What year was P274 BRU registered?

P274 BRU is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P274 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 BRU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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