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P296 NJN

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,463 mi
Last recorded85,463 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 NJN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,463 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars/perished

both rear metal brake pipes just meet (may need replacing soon)

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 81,708 miles

advise both cv gaitors perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,590 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

both outer cv gaitors perishing

mid exhaust section slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2006 75,131 miles

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

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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P296 NJN is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P296 NJN, 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 P296 NJN registered?

P296 NJN is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P296 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P296 NJN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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