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R619 XNB

1997 Rover 618

Orange Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,331 mi
Last recorded135,331 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 XNB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 135,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 135,331 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 132,617 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

srs light on

Fail 23 Jul 2012 132,617 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

srs light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 128,611 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 125,291 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 122,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 117,811 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 117,811 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 112,409 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 112,409 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 107,578 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 107,578 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 103,093 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 103,093 miles

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

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

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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R619 XNB is a 1997 Rover 618 in Orange with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R619 XNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R619 XNB registered?

R619 XNB is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 17 August 1997.

Is R619 XNB safe to buy?

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