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R684 EAH

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,027 mi
Last recorded69,027 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 EAH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,027 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,512 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven in rear pattern

Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,969 miles

slight movement in o/s steering rack end

Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,969 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight movement in o/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,242 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 41,372 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,372 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 37,315 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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R684 EAH is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R684 EAH, 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 R684 EAH registered?

R684 EAH is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R684 EAH safe to buy?

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