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R701 PDA

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,815 mi
Last recorded141,815 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 PDA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 141,815 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

parking brake efficiency only just met the minimum requirements

Fail 13 Jul 2017 141,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

parking brake efficiency only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 18 Jul 2016 136,804 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres lightly perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 15 Jul 2015 132,622 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

exhaust heat shield corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

slight corrosion at o/s/f inner wing and rear inner wings corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 132,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat shield corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion at o/s/f inner wing and rear inner wings corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 126,264 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 126,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 119,174 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 119,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 112,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise n/s wiper blade fitted

slight blow on exhaust middle box to cat and cat heat shield corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 106,449 miles

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

o/s rear brake back plate starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jul 2011 106,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s rear brake back plate starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2010 101,843 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge & 3mm

offside front tyre worn bold inner edge & 2mm

slight exhaust leak from rear catalyst joint

Fail 17 Jul 2010 101,843 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers weak

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge & 3mm

offside front tyre worn bold inner edge & 2mm

slight exhaust leak from rear catalyst joint

Pass 4 Jul 2009 94,516 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 4 Jul 2009 94,516 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Jul 2008 87,267 miles

Exhaust centre pipe heavily corroded

Front number plate cracked

General corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 26 Jul 2008 87,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust centre pipe heavily corroded

Front number plate cracked

General corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2007 79,886 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 79,886 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 72,959 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 72,959 miles

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

track.req.adjusting

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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R701 PDA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R701 PDA, 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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R701 PDA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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