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R638 HBV

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,384 mi
Last recorded114,384 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 HBV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 114,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,532 miles

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

Offside rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 106,401 miles

Rear exhaust baffle corrosion advice

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,173 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 101,173 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,997 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 93,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,316 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,741 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,678 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 77,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,446 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wipers beging to split

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,869 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front fog lights innop

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,558 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,587 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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R638 HBV is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R638 HBV, 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 R638 HBV registered?

R638 HBV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R638 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 HBV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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