MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,160 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag light on
number plates poor
offside front shocker damp
offside tyres 2mm inner edge
radiator poor
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag light on
number plates poor
offside front shocker damp
offside tyres 2mm inner edge
radiator poor
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag light on
both number plates poor
offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge
radiator poor
slight play in rack
wipers poor
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag light on
both number plates poor
offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge
radiator poor
slight play in rack
wipers poor
airbag light on
front number plate and radiator poor
rear brake noise
slight wear nearside rear top arm
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
airbag light on
front number plate and radiator poor
rear brake noise
slight wear nearside rear top arm
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P557 CVJ is a 1997 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P557 CVJ, 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 P557 CVJ registered?
P557 CVJ is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 17 February 1997.
Is P557 CVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P557 CVJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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