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P316 LNO

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,471 mi
Last recorded70,471 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 LNO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,471 miles

RUST ON MANY ITEMS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

SPLITS ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE.SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE.NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.SLIGHT RUST ON OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE.OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.SPLITS ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE.SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL.OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING.

SLIGHT RUST ON OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 69,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.SPLITS ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE.SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL.OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING.

SLIGHT RUST ON OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,244 miles

REAR CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT PROPERLY SECURE.SOME RUST ON METAL BRAKE PIPES.ITEM HANGING DOWN FROM INTERIOR MIRROR BUT NOT CAUSING OBSTRUCTION TO DRIVERS VIEW AT TIME OF TEST.OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING.

SPLITS ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER TYRE WALL.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 69,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

REAR CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT PROPERLY SECURE.SOME RUST ON METAL BRAKE PIPES.ITEM HANGING DOWN FROM INTERIOR MIRROR BUT NOT CAUSING OBSTRUCTION TO DRIVERS VIEW AT TIME OF TEST.OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING.

SPLITS ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER TYRE WALL.

Pass 4 May 2017 68,501 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE BECOMING DISCOLOURED.NEARSIDE FRONT DIP BEAM IMAGE BECOMING DISTORTED.CORROSION ON VARIOUS COMPONENTS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING.CENTRE STOP LIGHT UNIT NOT PROPERLY SECURE.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,114 miles

COMPONENTS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE RUSTY.

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DISCOLOURED.

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT OUTPUT DIM.

REAR CENTRE STOP LIGHT UNIT INSECURE BEHIND REAR SCREEN.

Pass 5 May 2015 67,926 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE BECOMING UNCLEAR.REAR CENTER STOP LIGHT NOT PROPERLY SECURE.

Fail 5 May 2015 67,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE BECOMING UNCLEAR.REAR CENTER STOP LIGHT NOT PROPERLY SECURE.

Pass 9 May 2014 67,633 miles

small splits on offside front tyre.

Pass 9 May 2013 67,070 miles

nearside headlight brackets broken and dip beam pattern becoming blurred.front registration plate fading.anti brake skid warning light intermittantly working.

Pass 14 May 2012 66,852 miles

offside front tyre low on tread and needs replacing as soon as possible.nearside headlight image slightly blurred.

Pass 17 May 2011 66,585 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 65,673 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 65,268 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 64,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 98,626 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 61,676 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 61,676 miles

Parking 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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P316 LNO is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P316 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P316 LNO registered?

P316 LNO is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P316 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P316 LNO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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