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P797 LOH

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,082 mi
Last recorded120,082 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 LOH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 120,082 miles

Battery insecure

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Fail 4 Aug 2011 120,082 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 9 Aug 2010 115,049 miles

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

o/s,n/s front & rear rim covers fitted, not able to see BRAKE PADS.

o/s/f wiper slightly worn

Fail 9 Aug 2010 115,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s,n/s front & rear rim covers fitted, not able to see BRAKE PADS.

o/s/f wiper slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 111,611 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 111,611 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 104,830 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 104,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 98,311 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 96,374 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 96,372 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P797 LOH is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P797 LOH, 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 P797 LOH registered?

P797 LOH is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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