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P690 HJC

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,615 mi
Last recorded166,615 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 HJC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 166,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler pipe/ breather pipes rusted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 166,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler pipe/ breather pipes rusted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 160,683 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2014 160,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator cooling fins corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2013 154,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heatshield rusty rear

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 21 Mar 2013 154,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heatshield rusty rear

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 15 Mar 2012 143,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator fins corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2012 143,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator fins corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 131,987 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 131,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 119,007 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 112,271 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 107,155 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 105,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 103,772 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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P690 HJC is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P690 HJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P690 HJC registered?

P690 HJC is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P690 HJC safe to buy?

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