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P42 UHT

1997 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,730 mi
Last recorded111,730 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 UHT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 111,730 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light stays on

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

off side front indicator lamp cracked

rear parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 13 Feb 2007 111,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

air bag light stays on

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

off side front indicator lamp lens cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2006 101,242 miles

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

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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P42 UHT is a 1997 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P42 UHT, 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 P42 UHT registered?

P42 UHT is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P42 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P42 UHT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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