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P507 GAU

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,578 mi
Last recorded136,578 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 GAU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 136,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to suspention (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 131,322 miles

all front suspension ball joint dustcovers deteriorated both sides

rear sills and chassis heavily undersealed

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 131,319 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

all front suspension ball joint dustcovers deteriorated both sides

rear sills and chassis heavily undersealed

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 128,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 126,308 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 122,732 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 119,979 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 119,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 116,931 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 116,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre exhaust hangers deterioated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R Brake disc heavily corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 113,995 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 110,287 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 110,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 105,654 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 105,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 101,274 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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P507 GAU is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P507 GAU, 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 P507 GAU registered?

P507 GAU is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P507 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P507 GAU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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