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P447 JOP

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,325 mi
Last recorded86,325 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 JOP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r & n/s/r brake back plates corroding

plastic over sills fitted

slight misting of oil on steering rack body

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,809 miles

Oil leak

front number plate deteriating

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2014 81,660 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriating

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,548 miles

plastic over sills fitted

under body rusty all areas

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,548 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic over sills fitted

under body rusty all areas

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 67,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,486 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust getting rusty

underbody brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,865 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 51,862 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,101 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,355 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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P447 JOP is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P447 JOP, 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 P447 JOP registered?

P447 JOP is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P447 JOP safe to buy?

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