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P746 KUK

1997 Rover 618

Maroon Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,803 mi
Last recorded135,803 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 KUK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 135,803 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 135,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

travel in handbrake

Fail 2 May 2008 118,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

travel in handbrake

Pass 2 May 2008 118,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Apr 2007 101,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

travel in handbrake

Fail 20 Apr 2007 101,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

travel in handbrake

Pass 24 Apr 2006 84,382 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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P746 KUK is a 1997 Rover 618 in Maroon with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P746 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 P746 KUK registered?

P746 KUK is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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