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P889 FTV

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,081 mi
Last recorded159,081 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 FTV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 159,081 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 159,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2010 154,220 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 4 brake back plates rusting away

all rubber suspention bushes cracking

belly pan dragging on floor

Fail 23 Sep 2010 154,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 4 brake back plates rusting away

all brake discs wearing and rusting

all rubber suspention bushes cracking

belly pan dragging on floor

Pass 27 Apr 2009 143,713 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 143,713 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside rear disc inner edge contacting face half corroded indicating not full pad contact suggesting possible fault on caliper system

Pass 18 Apr 2008 136,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic sill cover's fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2008 136,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic sill cover's fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2007 130,917 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 130,839 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 126,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

hand brake near end of travel

unable to inspect sills thoroughly due to plastic covers

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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P889 FTV is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green 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 P889 FTV, 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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P889 FTV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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