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P691 KOA

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,248 mi
Last recorded81,248 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 KOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 81,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,083 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 81,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 80,044 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,938 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,922 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,609 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,705 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,179 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,729 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,565 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,266 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,540 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 64,540 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,043 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,013 miles

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

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

bulbs out in centre brake lamp

Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,013 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

bulbs out in centre brake lamp

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,697 miles

nearside front tyre tread perished and cracked

offside front tyre tread perished and cracked

Pass 1 May 2007 52,450 miles

slight exhaust blow between centre section and catalyst

Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,057 miles

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

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

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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P691 KOA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P691 KOA, 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 P691 KOA registered?

P691 KOA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P691 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P691 KOA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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