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R713 VRK

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,032 mi
Last recorded110,032 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 VRK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 110,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 109,323 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 109,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 107,568 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 107,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 105,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 105,401 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 103,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 103,411 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 100,802 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 100,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,967 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 93,619 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 93,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 90,214 miles

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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R713 VRK is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R713 VRK, 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 R713 VRK registered?

R713 VRK is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R713 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R713 VRK shows 15 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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