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P504 JVP

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,190 mi
Last recorded96,190 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 JVP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,605 miles

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

tyres wearing thin

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,666 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 87,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 83,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,731 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,945 miles

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

rear tyres wearing thin

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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P504 JVP is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P504 JVP, 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 P504 JVP registered?

P504 JVP is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P504 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P504 JVP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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