MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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
exhaust starting to rust
outer sills covered in plastic trim
rear back plates starting to rust
slight hand brake travel
stone chip in screen
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear fuel lines rusted
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P297 LNO is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 9 June 1997.
Is P297 LNO safe to buy?
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