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P622 MHP

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,215 mi
Last recorded50,215 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 MHP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,215 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,653 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,603 miles

exhaust corroded & centre mounting bracket loose

Fail 21 Apr 2009 47,593 miles

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

exhaust corroded & centre mounting bracket loose

Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,266 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges † †o/s/r brake noisey

Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,052 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake travel high

nail in n/s/r tyre and tread getting low

only one segment of third brake light working

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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P622 MHP is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P622 MHP, 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 P622 MHP registered?

P622 MHP is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P622 MHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P622 MHP shows 8 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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