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P817 KUK

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,761 mi
Last recorded63,761 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 KUK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2014 63,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,761 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,245 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 10 Jan 2012 61,942 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,942 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,245 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 61,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,696 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 59,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 59,702 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 58,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 58,938 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,803 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 51,076 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

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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P817 KUK is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P817 KUK, 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 P817 KUK registered?

P817 KUK is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P817 KUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 KUK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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