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R579 NOJ

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,264 mi
Last recorded106,264 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 NOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 106,264 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 106,116 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 96,043 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 96,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2009 90,957 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 84,912 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 1,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 78,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,496 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 64,576 miles

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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R579 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R579 NOJ, 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 R579 NOJ registered?

R579 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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