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P297 LNO

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

225,616 mi
Last recorded225,616 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 LNO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2012 225,616 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 225,616 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 211,451 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges and possable bulge ?

offside handbrake readings low

outer sills covered in plastic trim

rear back plate discs rusted and limited life

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 196,834 miles

both rear discs back plates rusted

offside hand brake reading low

outer sills covered in plastic trim

rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 1 May 2009 181,713 miles

exhaust starting to rust

outer sills covered in plastic trim

rear back plates starting to rust

slight hand brake travel

stone chip in screen

Fail 6 May 2008 167,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel lines rusted

Pass 6 May 2008 167,145 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel lines rusted

Pass 30 Apr 2007 150,730 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)

offside hand brake reading low

offside rear discs splash guard rusted

Pass 19 May 2006 140,447 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 140,328 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service 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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P297 LNO is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P297 LNO, 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 P297 LNO registered?

P297 LNO is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P297 LNO safe to buy?

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