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P482 KVV

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,514 mi
Last recorded105,514 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 KVV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,514 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,977 miles

exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,161 miles

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

intermidate exhaust slightly coroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,105 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 94,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 90,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 90,826 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1 bulb in hi level brake light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,811 miles

front number plate slightly faded

hi level brake light has 1 bulb not working

Pass 19 Nov 2009 77,745 miles

hi level brake light has 1 bulb not working

Pass 20 Nov 2008 73,153 miles

hi level brake lamp has one bulb inoperative

Pass 15 Nov 2007 67,972 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 67,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 16 Nov 2005 56,309 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

intermidate and rear exhaust coroded

Pass 16 Nov 2005 56,309 miles

intermidate and rear exhaust coroded

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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P482 KVV is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P482 KVV, 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 P482 KVV registered?

P482 KVV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P482 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P482 KVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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