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R812 WYB

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,410 mi
Last recorded120,410 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 WYB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 120,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever has alot of travel

Pass 23 Aug 2007 113,415 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 113,415 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front number plate

dampness on steering rack

n/s/r tyre perishing

outer sill covered by plastic trim

radiator in poor condition

rust forming on fuel tank straps

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 18 Aug 2006 105,983 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 105,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sill panels covered by trim

radiator in poor condition

rust forming on exhaust system

some damage to front number plate

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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R812 WYB is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R812 WYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R812 WYB?

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What year was R812 WYB registered?

R812 WYB is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R812 WYB safe to buy?

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