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P551 NNB

1997 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,604 mi
Last recorded157,604 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 NNB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 157,604 miles

Fuel pipe inlet slightly corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight low effort to N\S handbrake

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2013 156,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to N\S\F brake

Slight cracking to N\S\R tyre

Wipers slightly worn

Fail 8 May 2013 156,282 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to N\S\F brake

Slight cracking to N\S\R tyre

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2012 153,764 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight low effort O\S handbrake

Pass 6 May 2011 151,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 149,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight low effort N\S handbrake

Pass 7 May 2009 145,971 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 142,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight corrosion to rear road springs

Pass 10 Apr 2007 136,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 129,708 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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P551 NNB is a 1997 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P551 NNB, 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 P551 NNB registered?

P551 NNB is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P551 NNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P551 NNB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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