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P698 NLN

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,487 mi
Last recorded125,487 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 NLN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 125,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 119,051 miles

both rear road spring/s are corroded

both rear tyre tread/s are slightly distorted

Fail 14 Dec 2007 119,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

both rear road spring/s are corroded

both rear tyre tread/s are slightly distorted

Pass 11 Dec 2006 111,544 miles

slight discolouration on rear number plate

Pass 16 Dec 2005 102,679 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

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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P698 NLN is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P698 NLN, 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 P698 NLN registered?

P698 NLN is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P698 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P698 NLN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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