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R799 JJW

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,463 mi
Last recorded136,463 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 JJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 136,463 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy rusting on all suspension units

Pass 16 Dec 2010 126,853 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Dec 2009 117,176 miles

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2009 109,439 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 10,152 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 94,947 miles

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

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

REAR NUMBER IN POOR CONDITION. HIGH IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES. FRONT BRAKES HANGING ON SLIGHTLY.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 88,086 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 88,086 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R799 JJW is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R799 JJW, 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 R799 JJW registered?

R799 JJW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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