MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner an outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front - Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight oil & coolant leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight oil & coolant leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
slight damage to front bumper
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight damage to front bumper
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
radiator leak
sill covers fitted
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R741 ARW is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 R741 ARW, 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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R741 ARW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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