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P485 KVV

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,194 mi
Last recorded179,194 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 KVV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 179,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r wheel arch

radiator

Fail 7 Apr 2009 179,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel arch

radiator

Pass 18 Apr 2008 172,028 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 171,943 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both side front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on o/s rear outer 1/4 panel to arch

slight play in both side rack ends

Pass 28 Mar 2007 163,373 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 163,373 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 149,438 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 149,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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P485 KVV is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P485 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.

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P485 KVV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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