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P433 UGT

1997 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

106,950 mi
Last recorded106,950 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 UGT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2008 106,950 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 105,980 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 105,933 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside 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 remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 102,429 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 102,383 miles

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

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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P433 UGT 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 40%.

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 P433 UGT, 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 P433 UGT registered?

P433 UGT is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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