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P456 JOV

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,466 mi
Last recorded44,466 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 JOV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 44,466 miles

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

nearside park brake low effort

Pass 9 Jan 2023 44,251 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake low effort nearside,needs adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,041 miles

nearside park brake low effort

Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,723 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 42,997 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 42,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,351 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,116 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,693 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,815 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,149 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,497 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 36,497 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,098 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,000 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,475 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,010 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,781 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,531 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,286 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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P456 JOV is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P456 JOV, 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 P456 JOV registered?

P456 JOV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P456 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 JOV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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