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R69 LCB

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,415 mi
Last recorded86,415 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 LCB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2015 86,415 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 87,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,672 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 77,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 64,654 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,654 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 53,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,726 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,211 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 50,211 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

airbag light on

front no plate cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,113 miles

air bag warning light on

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

Fail 5 Nov 2007 47,113 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light on

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,393 miles

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2006 44,393 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2005 41,051 miles

centre rear seat belt jammed

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 LCB is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LCB, 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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R69 LCB is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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