MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
brake pipes starting to rust
brakes rusty
power steering pipes rusty
srs light on
transmission pipe leaking
under side of vehicle rusty
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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