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P513 KOA

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,597 mi
Last recorded122,597 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 KOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 122,597 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 122,030 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 120,659 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 117,952 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 115,829 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 114,118 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 114,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 109,357 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 106,598 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 101,900 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 101,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P513 KOA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P513 KOA, 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

How do I check the history of P513 KOA?

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What year was P513 KOA registered?

P513 KOA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P513 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P513 KOA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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