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P651 KTS

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,940 mi
Last recorded59,940 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 KTS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 59,940 miles

Nearside front antiroll bar droplink bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Pass 25 May 2016 59,447 miles

Middle and rear exhaust section in poor condition no leaks

Nearside rear tyre on outer edge slightly

Parking brake just passed 17 % may benefit from some attention

Pass 22 May 2015 58,984 miles

Middle exhaust section slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 22 May 2015 58,984 miles

Middle exhaust section slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 57,809 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges slightly

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 57,809 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges slightly

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 57,144 miles

High level brake light in poor condition

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 57,144 miles

High level brake light in poor condition

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

Pass 4 May 2012 56,317 miles

Front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

rear reg plate slightly discoloured

Fail 3 May 2012 56,309 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

rear reg plate slightly discoloured

Pass 18 May 2011 54,676 miles

High level brake light in poor condition

Rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2010 53,032 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 53,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 May 2009 51,238 miles

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 20 May 2008 49,487 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,484 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 45,231 miles

Various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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P651 KTS is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P651 KTS, 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 P651 KTS registered?

P651 KTS is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P651 KTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P651 KTS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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