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R545 AAB

1997 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,946 mi
Last recorded147,946 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 AAB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 147,946 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/rear brake disc rusty on inner surface

Fail 10 Dec 2010 147,946 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/front tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/rear brake disc rusty on inner surface

Pass 11 Jan 2010 141,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 141,769 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 136,449 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

slight corrosionto all brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2008 133,015 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 133,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 125,533 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 125,424 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

door open warning lamp staying on

Pass 3 Feb 2006 115,747 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 115,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R545 AAB is a 1997 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R545 AAB, 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 R545 AAB registered?

R545 AAB is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R545 AAB safe to buy?

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