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P282 UKX

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,221 mi
Last recorded96,221 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 UKX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 96,221 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear number plate poor

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

dampness around power steering rack

engine oil leaks

exhaust mounting rubbers age cracking

exhaust system heavily corroded

front engine stabiliser bar upper bush split

front exhaust flexi section mounting brackt heavily deteriorated - will require attention soon

front shock absorber lower mounting bushes (in suspension arm) perished

grease dampness around o/s/f hub components

handbrake travel high

light corrosion on inner sills & floor pans

o/s/f upper suspension balljoint boot split

rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes perished

stonechips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather conditions

Pass 9 Jan 2009 92,968 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,204 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 88,204 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 81,914 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 74,282 miles

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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P282 UKX is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green 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 P282 UKX, 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 P282 UKX registered?

P282 UKX is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P282 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 UKX 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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