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P432 NAR

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

117,462 mi
Last recorded117,462 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 NAR
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 117,462 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 117,219 miles

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 117,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2006 111,677 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 111,641 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 111,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P432 NAR is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 P432 NAR, 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 P432 NAR registered?

P432 NAR is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P432 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P432 NAR shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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