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P51 KVP

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,713 mi
Last recorded86,713 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 KVP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,713 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 86,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2023 78,219 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 77,343 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 68,106 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,830 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,483 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,380 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,210 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,693 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,269 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,930 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,417 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,134 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,874 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,662 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,119 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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P51 KVP is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P51 KVP, 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 P51 KVP registered?

P51 KVP is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P51 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 KVP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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