MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for P690 HJC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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