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P32 KFL

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,010 mi
Last recorded147,010 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 KFL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 147,010 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

centre exhaust mounting rubbers cracked

high level stop lamp has segment not working

Pass 25 Jan 2010 140,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front side repeater taped up

Fail 23 Jan 2009 130,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake lamp has segments not working

Pass 23 Jan 2009 130,008 miles

high level brake lamp has segments not working

Pass 30 Jan 2008 120,369 miles

high level brake lamp has segment not working

Pass 17 Jan 2007 111,022 miles

high level brake lamp has segment not working

Pass 1 Feb 2006 104,700 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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P32 KFL 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 P32 KFL, 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 P32 KFL registered?

P32 KFL is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P32 KFL safe to buy?

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