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P556 MNV

1997 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,878 mi
Last recorded148,878 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 MNV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 148,878 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 84 Kg (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill areas

Pass 6 Jul 2022 146,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jun 2022 146,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 145,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill has plastic cover fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill has plastic cover fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 143,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 142,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 140,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2017 138,685 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 138,682 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 137,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 134,609 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 134,607 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 130,643 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 130,643 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 125,431 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 125,429 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 119,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 119,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 113,173 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 107,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 101,015 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 101,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 94,977 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 94,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 86,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,353 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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P556 MNV is a 1997 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P556 MNV, 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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P556 MNV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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