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P801 MOG

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,177 mi
Last recorded105,177 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 MOG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 105,177 miles

Lot of movement in handbrake lever but within mot guide lines.

front to rear and side of petrol brake pipes slightly corroed

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 28 May 2010 105,177 miles

Lot of movement in handbrake lever but within mot guide lines.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear and side of petrol brake pipes slightly corroed

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 21 May 2009 103,799 miles

LOT OF FREEPLAY IN HANDBRAKE LEVER

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED

Fail 21 May 2009 103,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

LOT OF FREEPLAY IN HANDBRAKE LEVER

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED

Pass 3 May 2008 101,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 98,592 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 98,592 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 94,659 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 94,659 miles

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

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

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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P801 MOG is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red 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 P801 MOG, 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 P801 MOG registered?

P801 MOG is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P801 MOG safe to buy?

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