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P660 DPA

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,532 mi
Last recorded105,532 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 DPA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2024 105,532 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 104,841 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 104,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 104,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 103,733 miles

cv gaiters perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,450 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,804 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 100,732 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion offside rear tread plate

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,232 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,423 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside mirror showing previous repair

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,640 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mount Bushes Perishing

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Offside mirror showing previous repair

Slight Perishing On Both Outer Driveshaft Gaitors

Sound Of Air Leak From Engine When Turned Off

Fail 10 Jun 2013 92,635 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Both Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mount Bushes Perishing

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Slight Perishing On Both Outer Driveshaft Gaitors

Sound Of Air Leak From Engine When Turned Off

Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,211 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 89,210 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,901 miles

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

Chips In Windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,117 miles

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Radiator In Poor Condition

Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,723 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Suspension Anto Roll Bar Rusted

Slight Binding On Nearside Rear Brake

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both wipers poor

Fail 24 Jun 2008 68,285 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wipers poor

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,408 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,253 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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P660 DPA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P660 DPA, 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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P660 DPA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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