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P530 LOL

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,086 mi
Last recorded86,086 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 LOL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 86,086 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,727 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 74,493 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 74,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 71,191 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 68,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P530 LOL is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P530 LOL, 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 P530 LOL registered?

P530 LOL is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P530 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P530 LOL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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