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P723 XFG

1997 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,488 mi
Last recorded113,488 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 XFG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 113,488 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre in very poor condition

offside rear tyre in very poor condition

Fail 20 May 2014 113,488 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre in very poor condition

offside rear tyre in very poor condition

Pass 16 May 2013 108,950 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2012 105,211 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on tread area

offside rear tyre cracked and perished on tread area

Fail 15 May 2012 105,211 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on tread area

offside rear tyre cracked and perished on tread area

Pass 16 May 2011 100,482 miles

all tyres perished in tread areas

nearside front tyre near legal limit

Fail 10 May 2011 100,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all tyres perished in tread areas

nearside front tyre near legal limit

Pass 18 May 2010 94,000 miles

nearside rear tyre tread has nail

offside rear tyre tread has nail

Fail 10 May 2010 93,874 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre tread has nail

offside rear tyre tread has nail

Pass 12 May 2009 88,019 miles

centre brake light bulbs 2 of 5 inoperative

offside front washer jet blocked 1 of 4

Fail 12 May 2009 88,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre brake light bulbs 2 of 5 inoperative

offside front washer jet blocked 1 of 4

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 73,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 66,694 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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P723 XFG is a 1997 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P723 XFG, 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 P723 XFG registered?

P723 XFG is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P723 XFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P723 XFG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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