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P694 POT

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,920 mi
Last recorded107,920 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 POT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 107,920 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 107,905 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 95,131 miles

nearside rear fog lamp not working

offside front door mirror security

unable to check rear brake pads due to covers advice check

very slight bind offside rear wheel

Fail 10 Feb 2009 95,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear fog lamp not working

offside front door mirror security

unable to check rear brake pads due to covers advice check

very slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 31 Jan 2008 85,096 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front driveshaft boot is leaking slightly

unable to check brake pad thickness due to rear brake design

Pass 31 Jan 2007 80,732 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 80,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 77,336 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P694 POT is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P694 POT, 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 P694 POT registered?

P694 POT is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P694 POT safe to buy?

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