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R614 JDK

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,534 mi
Last recorded132,534 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 JDK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 132,534 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 132,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 131,575 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 129,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear, o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2014 127,238 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 127,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 125,078 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 123,349 miles

both front top suspension ball joint dust covers perished

front pipe exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Dec 2011 120,886 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deep cut n/s/r tyre 195x65x15

n/s/r top suspension arm bush worn/slight movement

Pass 9 Dec 2009 112,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 108,818 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 108,818 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 105,612 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 105,612 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 102,948 miles

Nearside rear top suspension arm inner bush deteriating.

Fail 11 Dec 2006 102,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear top suspension arm inner bush deteriating.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 98,789 miles

both front wipers not clearing fully

near side front bottom ball joint boot split

near side front indecator starting to show white light

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in near side front steering rack end

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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R614 JDK is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R614 JDK, 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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R614 JDK is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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