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R671 KJW

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,308 mi
Last recorded187,308 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 KJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2009 187,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front wing damaged

offside and nearside rear outer wheel arch damage repaired with tape

travel at handbrake

Pass 7 Oct 2009 187,308 miles

front registration plate damaged

nearside front wing damaged

offside and nearside rear outer wheel arch damage repaired with tape

travel at handbrake

Fail 30 Sep 2008 172,005 miles

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

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

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

front no. plate damaged

s.r.s light on dash

Pass 30 Sep 2008 172,005 miles

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

front no. plate damaged

s.r.s light on dash

Fail 17 Oct 2007 165,246 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise tracking check

brake fluid level low

nearside front headlamp lens damage

nearside front mirror damage

Pass 17 Oct 2007 165,246 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise tracking check

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front headlamp lens damage

nearside front mirror damage

Pass 11 Oct 2006 155,098 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 155,098 miles

Offside Front 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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R671 KJW is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R671 KJW, 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 R671 KJW registered?

R671 KJW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R671 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 KJW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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