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R615 KFB

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,204 mi
Last recorded77,204 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 KFB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 77,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 58,297 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front tyre wearing low.

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

both rear shock absorbers damp.

oil leak.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 58,128 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front tyre wearing low.

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

both rear shock absorbers damp.

oil leak.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,021 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

nearside front tyre wearing low.

offside rear tyre wearing low.(at 3mm)

oil leak.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 50,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

offside rear tyre wearing low.(at 3mm)

oil leak.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,802 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,171 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,334 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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R615 KFB is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue 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 R615 KFB, 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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R615 KFB is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R615 KFB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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