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P904 PBJ

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,906 mi
Last recorded157,906 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 PBJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 157,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 155,218 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 155,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 151,810 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 151,792 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 147,594 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 141,349 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 141,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 135,543 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Handbrake close to end of its travel

Pass 22 Mar 2007 124,395 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 124,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 113,774 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 113,774 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P904 PBJ is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P904 PBJ, 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 P904 PBJ registered?

P904 PBJ is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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