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P526 JDA

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,443 mi
Last recorded114,443 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 JDA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 114,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 109,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 109,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 104,066 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 98,294 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 98,294 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 92,783 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 86,875 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 80,279 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 73,598 miles

Handbrake travell long. †Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 66,280 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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P526 JDA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P526 JDA, 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.

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What year was P526 JDA registered?

P526 JDA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P526 JDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 JDA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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