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P618 JNV

1997 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,110 mi
Last recorded93,110 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 JNV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 93,110 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 93,102 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 87,791 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

excessive handbrake travel

Pass 28 Sep 2006 88,889 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

spare tyre flat

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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P618 JNV is a 1997 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P618 JNV, 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 P618 JNV registered?

P618 JNV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P618 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 JNV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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