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R801 ANH

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,336 mi
Last recorded166,336 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 ANH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 166,336 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 166,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 159,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2009 55,300 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 55,300 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 148,816 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 148,814 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 143,319 miles

engine oil leak

nail in off side front tyre

off side front inner drive shaft gaiter split

small hole to off side front outter gaiter

Fail 16 Apr 2008 143,319 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

nail in off side front tyre

off side front inner drive shaft gaiter split

small hole to off side front outter gaiter

Pass 19 Oct 2007 136,649 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2007 136,649 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2007 129,408 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 129,408 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 122,396 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 115,491 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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R801 ANH is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R801 ANH, 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 R801 ANH registered?

R801 ANH is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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