MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,974 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear arch rusted
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear arch rusted
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
N/s front tyre starting to perish
N/s rear tyre starting to perish
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/s front tyre starting to perish
N/s rear tyre starting to perish
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
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R730 KJW is a 1997 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R730 KJW, 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 R730 KJW registered?
R730 KJW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R730 KJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R730 KJW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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