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P695 AFC

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,538 mi
Last recorded128,538 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 AFC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 128,538 miles

radiator showing deterioration

rear tyres showing deterioration

Fail 24 Nov 2009 128,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

radiator showing deterioration

rear tyres showing deterioration

Pass 25 Nov 2008 120,760 miles

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

Outer front and rear brake pads cannot be inspected properly due to wheel trims

Radiator missing much of its fins

Sill covers and wheel trims fitted.

Washers and wipers barely passable

Fail 15 Nov 2008 120,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Outer front and rear brake pads cannot be inspected properly due to wheel trims

Radiator missing much of its fins

Sill covers and wheel trims fitted.

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Washers and wipers barely passable

Pass 7 Dec 2007 112,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 112,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 104,395 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 104,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 96,870 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 96,870 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P695 AFC is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P695 AFC, 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 P695 AFC registered?

P695 AFC is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P695 AFC safe to buy?

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