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R62 VND

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,661 mi
Last recorded58,661 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 VND
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 58,661 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear service brake effort could be better

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,653 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear service brake effort could be better

Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,643 miles

rear service brake could be better

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,641 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear braking effort could be better

Pass 9 Aug 2018 58,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded but not likely to cause damage or injury at time of test

rear braking effort could be better

Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but not with in a prescribed area or in a dangerous condition at time of test

rear braking effort could be better. handbrake only just met the required effort

Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,622 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,610 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 58,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing lower ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,590 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,038 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 54,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,297 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,272 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,132 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,036 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,655 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 44,655 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 41,067 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,377 miles

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

front no.plate cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2008 38,377 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front no.plate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,823 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 31,823 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R62 VND is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R62 VND, 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 R62 VND registered?

R62 VND is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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