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R654 GCN

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,887 mi
Last recorded103,887 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 GCN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 103,887 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front suspension components have slight corrosion

rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2010 97,963 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre stop lamp has segments not working

n/s wiper blade short

Pass 17 Nov 2009 91,293 miles

fuel lines corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2009 91,151 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,748 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2007 72,699 miles

hand brake near end of travel

Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,337 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 24 Oct 2005 58,058 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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R654 GCN is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R654 GCN, 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 R654 GCN registered?

R654 GCN is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R654 GCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R654 GCN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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