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P532 FTV

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,589 mi
Last recorded164,589 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 FTV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 164,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 160,996 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 157,498 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 157,483 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 153,668 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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P532 FTV is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P532 FTV, 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 P532 FTV registered?

P532 FTV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P532 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P532 FTV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P532 FTV have outstanding finance?

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