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P782 NLU

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,252 mi
Last recorded143,252 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 NLU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 143,252 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 143,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 134,314 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 134,314 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 126,621 miles

damage to o/s/f bumper

hand brake travel ON LIMIT

number plates deteriorated just pass mot

Pass 24 Oct 2007 120,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,620 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 11,620 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 106,403 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 106,403 miles

Nearside 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)

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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P782 NLU is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P782 NLU, 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 P782 NLU registered?

P782 NLU is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P782 NLU safe to buy?

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