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P769 SVV

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,420 mi
Last recorded162,420 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 SVV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 162,420 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 162,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

1. outer sills not tested due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Mar 2009 152,498 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 152,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 144,787 miles

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

nearside front brake slight binding

oil leak from sump

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 2 Feb 2007 140,023 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 140,023 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 133,752 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 133,752 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P769 SVV is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P769 SVV, 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 P769 SVV registered?

P769 SVV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P769 SVV safe to buy?

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