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P657 TVG

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,585 mi
Last recorded112,585 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 TVG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2013 112,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

battery insecure

front brake pads getting low

handbrake lever near to end of reserve travel

n/s/f brake slow to release

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

o/s outer c.v boot in poor condition

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

sill covers fitted,unable to fully assess-suspect some corrosion on o/s outer sill

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2012 94,619 miles

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

SRS light on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 94,619 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

SRS light on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,634 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 67,262 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,253 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 58,357 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 54,479 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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P657 TVG is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P657 TVG, 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 P657 TVG registered?

P657 TVG is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P657 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P657 TVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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