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P526 LBL

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,424 mi
Last recorded96,424 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 LBL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 96,424 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 96,424 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 88,515 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 88,505 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,532 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r brake sticking

Fail 10 Apr 2007 78,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,874 miles

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.

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 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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