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P481 KUK

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,513 mi
Last recorded123,513 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 KUK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 123,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 118,292 miles

Oil leak

body filler on rear arches

rearbrake disc pitted

sills not fully inspected as covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 113,853 miles

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

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2009 113,377 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 113,037 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 107,856 miles

Nearside rear lower outer wheel arch corroded, but not considered to be load bearing nor supporting paneling.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 101,432 miles

Center and tail sections of exhaust will be required in the near future.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 94,572 miles

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Fail 21 Jul 2006 94,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror lens jammed in

Fail 14 Jul 2006 94,255 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P481 KUK is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P481 KUK, 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 P481 KUK registered?

P481 KUK is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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