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P515 VWT

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,278 mi
Last recorded131,278 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 VWT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 131,278 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,212 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 117,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 100,232 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

hand brake lever slightly high

Pass 11 May 2009 92,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 89,854 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 89,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 88,386 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 88,386 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 86,470 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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P515 VWT is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P515 VWT, 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 P515 VWT registered?

P515 VWT is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P515 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 VWT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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