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P751 VGJ

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,473 mi
Last recorded141,473 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 VGJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 141,473 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 141,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 136,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 131,769 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 131,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 126,714 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 121,167 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 121,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 115,414 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 115,403 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 110,316 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 110,316 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 105,477 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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P751 VGJ is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P751 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P751 VGJ registered?

P751 VGJ is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P751 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P751 VGJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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