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P733 UGO

1997 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,200 mi
Last recorded90,200 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 UGO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,800 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f drive shaft corroded

o/s/f lower suspinsion arm corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,681 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 84,681 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 84,590 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,887 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,213 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 79,213 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 76,944 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 76,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,907 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 72,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,748 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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P733 UGO is a 1997 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P733 UGO, 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 P733 UGO registered?

P733 UGO is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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