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P517 GAL

1997 Rover 618

Gold Diesel 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,326 mi
Last recorded155,326 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 GAL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 155,326 miles

nearside and offside front service brake slight fluctuation

nearside and offside rear antiroll bar droplink bushes deteriorated

offside door mirror glass smashed

slight noise from offside rear wheelbearing

Fail 30 Jun 2008 155,286 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front service brake slight fluctuation

nearside and offside rear antiroll bar droplink bushes deteriorated

offside door mirror glass smashed

slight noise from offside rear wheelbearing

Pass 23 Jun 2007 153,760 miles

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 27 Jun 2006 151,694 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 151,694 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2006

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

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

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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P517 GAL is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P517 GAL, 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 P517 GAL registered?

P517 GAL is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P517 GAL safe to buy?

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