MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,656 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust heat sheild loose
fuel pipes rusty
underside rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust heat sheild loose
fuel pipes rusty
underside rusty
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R453 CGD is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R453 CGD, 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 R453 CGD registered?
R453 CGD is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R453 CGD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R453 CGD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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