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P293 KJW

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,377 mi
Last recorded114,377 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 KJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 114,377 miles

both front of the rear trailing arm bushes have slight deterioration

front exhaust section has slight deterioration

Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 105,138 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 105,113 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 100,709 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 80,121 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,426 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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P293 KJW is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P293 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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What year was P293 KJW registered?

P293 KJW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P293 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P293 KJW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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