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1997 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,579 mi
Last recorded121,579 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP692 PNG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 121,579 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 121,579 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 114,797 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 106,056 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 106,056 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 98,035 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 98,035 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 88,440 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 88,437 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded (may require replacement before next mot)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2005 67,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 67,543 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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P692 PNG is a 1997 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P692 PNG, 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 P692 PNG registered?

P692 PNG is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P692 PNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P692 PNG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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