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P742 HOK

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

87,362 mi
Last recorded87,362 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 HOK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2013 87,362 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 85,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust bracket broken

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2012 85,270 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust bracket broken

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2011 81,863 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 81,862 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,349 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Nov 2010 79,349 miles

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,460 miles

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

suspect clutch problem

Fail 3 Dec 2009 76,460 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

suspect clutch problem

Pass 3 Feb 2009 74,169 miles

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Jan 2009 74,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,671 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 70,671 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,080 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 67,076 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

centre stop lamp inop and loose

steel brake pipes corroded to rear brake hoses

Pass 3 Feb 2006 63,091 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 63,091 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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P742 HOK is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 P742 HOK, 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 P742 HOK registered?

P742 HOK is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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