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P326 WUF

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,490 mi
Last recorded134,490 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 WUF
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 134,490 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

n/s rear tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Aug 2009 127,172 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight handbrake travel

Pass 1 Aug 2008 120,920 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 117,072 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 112,918 miles

both outer sill panels covered in plastic trims taken as good,

front to rear steel brake pipes covered in plastic trims. taken as good.

slight leak from exhaust centre joint. (corroded)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 107,944 miles

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit.

some corrosion in front to rear steel brake pipes.

Fail 18 Aug 2005 107,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit.

some corrosion in front to rear steel brake pipes.

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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P326 WUF is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P326 WUF, 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 P326 WUF registered?

P326 WUF is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P326 WUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P326 WUF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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