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P490 PBD

1997 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,656 mi
Last recorded101,656 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 PBD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,656 miles

general underside corrosion

n/s windscreen washer inop

wipers smearing

rear exhaust section corroded and slightly blowing

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all ball joint gaiters deteriorated

all suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 101,655 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all ball joint gaiters deteriorated

all suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrosion

n/s windscreen washer inop

rear exhaust section corroded and slightly blowing

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 100,840 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all suspension bushes deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under sides corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2014 100,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all suspension bushes deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under sides corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2013 98,309 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

areas of underside becoming weak with corrosion

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long travel on handbrake

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

small stone chips and scratches in windscreen

srs lamp on

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,094 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension bushes perished

discs corroded & worn

general under side corrosion

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,789 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s hand brake effort low

wiper mark in windscreen

Fail 11 Feb 2011 90,789 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s hand brake effort low

wiper mark in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,490 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 80,314 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bulb out in center stop lamp

Pass 12 Feb 2009 80,314 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bulb out in center stop lamp

Pass 16 Feb 2008 75,221 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 63,614 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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P490 PBD is a 1997 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P490 PBD, 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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P490 PBD is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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