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P306 SKX

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,549 mi
Last recorded112,549 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 SKX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 112,549 miles

Braking efficiency is within MOT requirements but pedal is slightly low and may need further attention soon

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Rear n/s brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2019 112,536 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Braking efficiency is within MOT requirements but pedal is slightly low and may need further attention soon

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Rear n/s brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,583 miles

Braking efficiency ok but brake pedal is slightly low and may need attention soon

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 110,314 miles

Braking efficiency is within MOT limits but brake pedal is slightly low

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Fail 18 Jul 2017 110,296 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,757 miles

Brake efficiency ok but pedal slightly spongy and may need attention soon

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion check

Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,287 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 107,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 105,475 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Handbrake readings just within MOT limits

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,475 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Handbrake readings just within MOT limits

Pass 17 Jul 2013 103,445 miles

Braking efficiencies are within MOT limit but brake pedal is slightly low

Covers over sills preventing complete corrosion check

Fail 17 Jul 2013 103,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Braking efficiencies are within MOT limit but brake pedal is slightly low

Covers over sills preventing complete corrosion check

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 100,627 miles

Braking efficiency is within MOT limits but pedal is slightly spongy

Covers over sills preventing complete corrosion check

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,378 miles

Footbrake reading is ok but pedal is slightly low-may need attention to brake servo

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

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

Parking brake efficiency is just within MOT limits

Fail 26 Jul 2010 95,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake efficiency just within MOT limits-may need attention soon

Pass 26 Jul 2010 95,727 miles

Parking brake efficiency just within MOT limits-may need attention soon

Pass 31 Jul 2009 92,962 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 92,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 89,633 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 86,950 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 83,784 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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P306 SKX is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P306 SKX, 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 P306 SKX registered?

P306 SKX is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P306 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P306 SKX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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