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P315 WFG

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,408 mi
Last recorded122,408 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 WFG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 122,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip in o/s/f headlamp.

N/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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

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

Slight corrosion forming on front of veichle.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 118,633 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

foot brake travel

Fail 5 Aug 2006 118,586 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake imbalance 23 percent

Pass 15 Jul 2005 114,947 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 114,900 miles

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

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

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

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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P315 WFG is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P315 WFG, 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 P315 WFG registered?

P315 WFG is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P315 WFG safe to buy?

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