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R802 MCW

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,602 mi
Last recorded163,602 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 MCW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 163,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear disc corroded inner face

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 163,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear disc corroded inner face

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 145,554 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 145,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Sep 2013 130,816 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 130,806 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 120,524 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 120,514 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 110,329 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 109,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check brakepipes fully plastic coated and shielded

Fail 17 Sep 2009 109,164 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check brakepipes fully plastic coated and shielded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 104,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2008 104,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2007 97,308 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 89,329 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 89,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 81,186 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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R802 MCW is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R802 MCW, 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 R802 MCW registered?

R802 MCW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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