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P519 EVO

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 EVO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 99,412 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2008 99,055 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 99,055 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on discs

Pass 22 Jun 2007 98,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 98,314 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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P519 EVO is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P519 EVO, 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 P519 EVO?

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What year was P519 EVO registered?

P519 EVO is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P519 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 EVO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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