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P718 KUK

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

111,253 mi
Last recorded111,253 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 KUK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 111,253 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 111,253 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 165,740 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 165,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fail 31 May 2008 165,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 165,117 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 140,538 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 140,538 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 140,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 114,313 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 114,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight brake bind N/S/R

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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P718 KUK is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P718 KUK, 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 P718 KUK registered?

P718 KUK is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P718 KUK safe to buy?

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