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R587 LLJ

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,921 mi
Last recorded95,921 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 LLJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,921 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS warning lamp illuminated

nearside front wing and bumper damaged

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 95,086 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS warning lamp illuminated

nearside front wing and bumper damaged

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,807 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,843 miles

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 87,749 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 87,749 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 81,688 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 74,722 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 68,002 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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R587 LLJ is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R587 LLJ, 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.

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R587 LLJ is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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