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R597 FAN

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,981 mi
Last recorded96,981 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 FAN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,981 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 96,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,516 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 91,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,509 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

brakes rusty

power steering pipes rusty

srs light on

transmission pipe leaking

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2010 86,507 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Airbag light on

All brake hoses, ferrules heavily corroded

Corrosion around rear windscreen close to seat belt prescribed areas

Corrosion underneath vehicle

Outer sills fitted with plastic trim cover restricting inspection for corrosion

Suspect brakes in poor condition. Recommend brake check as vehicle has been standing and can't visually see brake discs and pads etc.

gearbox oil cooler pipe leaking oil

Pass 3 Sep 2007 86,500 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R597 FAN is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R597 FAN, 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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What year was R597 FAN registered?

R597 FAN is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R597 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 FAN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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