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P450 RAG

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,474 mi
Last recorded71,474 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 RAG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 71,474 miles

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 May 2026 71,460 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2025 70,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 58,329 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 45,846 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 45,832 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 45,822 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,773 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 45,516 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 45,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,219 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,961 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,765 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,584 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,380 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,898 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,547 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,148 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,253 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,273 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,935 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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P450 RAG is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P450 RAG, 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 P450 RAG registered?

P450 RAG is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P450 RAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P450 RAG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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