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R627 LOJ

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,051 mi
Last recorded71,051 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 LOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,127 miles

both front headlights poor image, n/s/r wheel starting to bind slightly, o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Fail 9 Dec 2008 69,111 miles

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

both front headlights poor image, n/s/r wheel starting to bind slightly, o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Pass 31 Oct 2007 65,714 miles

Heavy surface corrosion affecting rear section of exhaust.

Fail 27 Oct 2007 65,714 miles

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

Heavy surface corrosion affecting rear section of exhaust.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 63,248 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 63,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2005 58,441 miles

n/s front tyre nearing wear indicators

parking brake has only just passed test, you are strongly advised to have system inspected and adjusted

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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R627 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R627 LOJ, 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 R627 LOJ registered?

R627 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R627 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R627 LOJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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