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P711 PRO

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,322 mi
Last recorded163,322 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 PRO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 163,322 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake and fuel lines corroded

centre stop lamp slightly insecure

srs lamp on

Fail 28 May 2010 163,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake and fuel lines corroded

centre stop lamp slightly insecure

srs lamp on

Pass 22 May 2009 159,354 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 159,354 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

battery insecure

srs lamp illuminated

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2005 147,100 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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P711 PRO 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 60%.

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 P711 PRO, 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 P711 PRO registered?

P711 PRO is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P711 PRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P711 PRO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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