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R725 FJW

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,608 mi
Last recorded98,608 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 FJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 98,608 miles

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

long handbrake travel pressent

no wheel lockout acheived on handbrake performance

o/s/r handbrake performance slightly low

plastic over sills fitted unable to inspect outter sills

steel brake pipe front/rear starting to show some corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2009 98,607 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads appear worn

long handbrake travel pressent

no wheel lockout acheived on handbrake performance

o/s/r handbrake performance slightly low

plastic over sills fitted unable to inspect outter sills

steel brake pipe front/rear starting to show some corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2007 94,488 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 86,367 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 86,049 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 79,573 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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R725 FJW is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R725 FJW, 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 R725 FJW registered?

R725 FJW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R725 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 FJW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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