MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Airbag light illuminated
Clutch biting point is right at the bottom of the pedals travel
Front wipers starting to split
Fuel pipes corroded at rear
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Radiator has deteriorated & signs of leakage present
chip in n/s/f headlamp glass
crack in bumper under o/s/f headlight
slight play in both steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Airbag light illuminated
Clutch biting point is right at the bottom of the pedals travel
Front wipers starting to split
Fuel pipes corroded at rear
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Radiator has deteriorated & signs of leakage present
chip in n/s/f headlamp glass
crack in bumper under o/s/f headlight
slight play in both steering rack inner joints
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/r brake sticking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/f front tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/r brake sticking
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P526 LBL is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P526 LBL, 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 LBL registered?
P526 LBL is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 18 June 1997.
Is P526 LBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P526 LBL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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