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R818 EJW

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,777 mi
Last recorded65,777 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 EJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,777 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,777 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,969 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,426 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,517 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,708 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,135 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,102 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,507 miles

both front tyres low on tread.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 38,996 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

offside door mirror has been secured with tape.

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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R818 EJW is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R818 EJW, 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

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What year was R818 EJW registered?

R818 EJW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R818 EJW safe to buy?

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