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J8 NSF

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 NSF
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2013 130,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 124,896 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 119,597 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 111,629 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 105,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 103,689 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 99,341 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 91,651 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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J8 NSF is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J8 NSF, 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

How do I check the history of J8 NSF?

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What year was J8 NSF registered?

J8 NSF is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J8 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 NSF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J8 NSF have outstanding finance?

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