MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
center exhaust heat sheild loose
engine oil low
near side rear underside metal brake lines outer skins corroding
rear numberplate ageing
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear numberplate ageing
near side rear underside metal brake lines outer skins corroding
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
center exhaust heat sheild loose
engine oil low
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R727 APV is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R727 APV, 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 R727 APV registered?
R727 APV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 3 November 1997.
Is R727 APV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R727 APV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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