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P686 KDA

1997 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,060 mi
Last recorded31,060 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 KDA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 31,060 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 30,659 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 30,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,853 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,070 miles

Near side rear wheel has a noise coming from it when you spin it.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,059 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 28,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P686 KDA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Grey 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 P686 KDA, 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 P686 KDA registered?

P686 KDA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P686 KDA safe to buy?

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