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R807 JJW

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,795 mi
Last recorded91,795 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 JJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 91,795 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 91,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 May 2008 86,622 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 86,622 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 78,635 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 70,248 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 70,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R807 JJW is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R807 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 R807 JJW registered?

R807 JJW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R807 JJW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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