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R454 FSX

1997 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

980,921 mi
Last recorded980,921 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 FSX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2007 980,921 miles

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

exhaust rattling on heat shield

front number plate slightly obscured

nearside front and nearside rear disc back plate coroded

offside front and offside rear disc back plate missing

Fail 3 Nov 2007 98,642 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rattling on heat shield

front number plate slightly obscured

nearside front and nearside rear disc back plate coroded

offside front and offside rear disc back plate missing

Pass 13 Nov 2006 90,013 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 89,973 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 830,890 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 83,089 miles

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

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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R454 FSX is a 1997 Rover 618 in White 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 R454 FSX, 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 R454 FSX registered?

R454 FSX is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R454 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 FSX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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