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P278 MRP

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,190 mi
Last recorded118,190 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 MRP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 118,190 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 114,002 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 107,531 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 107,531 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 101,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 95,520 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 89,323 miles

NS MIRROR CASING MISSING

NSF DOOR WARNING LIGHT ON

NSR DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHT

NSR LENS CRACKED

WATER INGRESS OSF

Fail 16 Apr 2009 89,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

NS MIRROR CASING MISSING

NSF DOOR WARNING LIGHT ON

NSR DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHT

NSR LENS CRACKED

WATER INGRESS OSF

Pass 5 Apr 2008 83,330 miles

Airbag light on.

Crack in N/S/R lense.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2008 83,330 miles

Airbag light on.

Crack in N/S/R lense.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 76,435 miles

advisory notes as per previous full mot test

Fail 19 Apr 2007 76,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light on

oil min 4

rear brake calipers?

Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,858 miles

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

handbrake travel

high level brake light

rear lens cracked

srs light

Fail 13 Apr 2006 68,798 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

3 x nails in n/s/r tyre

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

handbrake travel

high level brake light

rear lens cracked

srs light on

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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P278 MRP is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P278 MRP, 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

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What year was P278 MRP registered?

P278 MRP is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P278 MRP safe to buy?

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