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R69 UCH

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,286 mi
Last recorded123,286 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 123,286 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 120,256 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 117,467 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 115,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 112,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,957 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,238 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,372 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,912 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,790 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 86,794 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 86,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 83,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 80,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 77,124 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 77,124 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 UCH is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R69 UCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R69 UCH registered?

R69 UCH is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R69 UCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 UCH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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