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R458 EMJ

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 EMJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014
Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,373 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,385 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 54,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,946 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 49,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 44,021 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 44,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R458 EMJ is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R458 EMJ, 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 R458 EMJ?

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What year was R458 EMJ registered?

R458 EMJ is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R458 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 EMJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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