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R69 BYS

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,087 mi
Last recorded119,087 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 BYS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 119,087 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 30 Apr 2007 110,602 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 110,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.both front to rear metal brake pipes have advanced but not exccesive corrosion. †2.o/s/r brake has slight runout.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 101,743 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 101,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R69 BYS is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R69 BYS, 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 R69 BYS registered?

R69 BYS is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R69 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 BYS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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