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P352 XUY

1997 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,318 mi
Last recorded175,318 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 XUY
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 175,318 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 175,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2007 166,559 miles

brake peddle has slite traval

Fail 24 May 2007 166,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 156,582 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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P352 XUY is a 1997 Rover 618 in White 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 P352 XUY, 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 P352 XUY registered?

P352 XUY is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P352 XUY safe to buy?

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