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P802 HOA

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,923 mi
Last recorded126,923 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 HOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 126,923 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished... 185/65/15

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 124,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Noise from off side front wheel

Off side rear parking brake low effort and grabs slightly

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 119,184 miles

Offside handbrake efficiency poor

Fail 25 Aug 2015 119,167 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside handbrake efficiency poor

Pass 9 Aug 2014 115,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 113,630 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 111,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 111,221 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 108,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 108,283 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 103,623 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 103,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 101,447 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,520 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 99,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 95,859 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 95,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 90,353 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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P802 HOA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P802 HOA, 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 P802 HOA registered?

P802 HOA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P802 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 HOA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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