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P426 KVV

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,582 mi
Last recorded79,582 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 KVV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,582 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 74,704 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,663 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 69,643 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 65,057 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

air bag warning light is staying on

Pass 13 Nov 2006 60,058 miles

air bag warning light staying on

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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P426 KVV is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P426 KVV, 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 P426 KVV registered?

P426 KVV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P426 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P426 KVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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