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R702 VLL

1997 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

75,813 mi
Last recorded75,813 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 VLL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,634 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 74,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 73,640 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 73,618 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 73,459 miles

Drivers door lower outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

O/s/front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 6 May 2015 73,459 miles

Drivers door lower outer skin corroded.

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

O/s/front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 10 May 2014 70,777 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 708,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 May 2014 70,757 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f door rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,973 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 68,960 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,656 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,656 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,006 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,852 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 61,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 60,101 miles

Rear Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 60,101 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 58,937 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 58,937 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 53,964 miles

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

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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R702 VLL is a 1997 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R702 VLL, 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 R702 VLL registered?

R702 VLL is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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