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R43 AMA

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,742 mi
Last recorded172,742 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 AMA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 172,742 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 172,742 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 171,231 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 171,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 167,225 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 167,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 152,348 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 152,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 144,122 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 22 Feb 2011 144,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 133,163 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 133,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 129,350 miles

hand brake lever in need of adjustment

slight play evident in steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2007 118,327 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 106,625 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 106,625 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise: nearside wing miror glass broken

advise: slight corrosion to rear brake discs

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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R43 AMA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R43 AMA, 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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R43 AMA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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