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P728 LOP

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,120 mi
Last recorded101,120 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 LOP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,120 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,240 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,240 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,854 miles

steering wheel cover lose

Fail 1 Jul 2010 88,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

steering wheel cover lose

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,660 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 79,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,843 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 77,842 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,259 miles

front nuber plate starting to fade

Pass 13 Sep 2006 72,846 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 72,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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P728 LOP is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P728 LOP, 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 P728 LOP registered?

P728 LOP is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P728 LOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P728 LOP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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