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R721 BJW

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,751 mi
Last recorded91,751 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 BJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2015 91,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,112 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,941 miles

handbrake has long travel

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,874 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 77,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,271 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,477 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,234 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 57,347 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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R721 BJW is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R721 BJW, 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 R721 BJW registered?

R721 BJW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R721 BJW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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