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R446 JCU

1997 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,369 mi
Last recorded123,369 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 JCU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 123,369 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 1 Sep 2008 123,368 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Sep 2007 106,816 miles

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

Rear number plate delaminating

SRS light 'on'

temporary sealing type fuel cap fitted

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 25 Aug 2007 106,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

SRS light on

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear number plate delaminating

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,352 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2006 94,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R446 JCU is a 1997 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R446 JCU, 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

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What year was R446 JCU registered?

R446 JCU is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R446 JCU safe to buy?

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