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P459 KDA

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,274 mi
Last recorded122,274 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 KDA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2009 122,274 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion quite extensive accross the offside rear crossmember

Pass 20 Feb 2008 110,233 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 110,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 97,283 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 97,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 84,925 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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P459 KDA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P459 KDA, 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 P459 KDA registered?

P459 KDA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P459 KDA safe to buy?

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