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R582 KLJ

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,919 mi
Last recorded135,919 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 KLJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 135,919 miles

20% of high level brake light inop

Driver door glass missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Number plate damaged

Plastic sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

srs light on

Fail 7 Jun 2007 135,919 miles

20% of high level brake light inop

Driver door glass missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Number plate damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

srs light on

Pass 20 Jun 2006 129,029 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 19 Jun 2006 129,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Chip in windscreen

Front number plate slightly damaged

Full sill covers fitted

Offside front wing and door damaged

Offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

One bulb not working in high level brake light

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS warning light stays on

Surface corrosion on metal brake and fuel pipes

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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R582 KLJ is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R582 KLJ, 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 R582 KLJ registered?

R582 KLJ is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R582 KLJ safe to buy?

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