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R826 EBD

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,028 mi
Last recorded89,028 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 EBD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,028 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres perishing

engine cooling radiator core deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

rear registration plate deteriorating

windscreen has various small chips

Fail 6 Feb 2013 89,028 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres perishing

engine cooling radiator core deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside front tyre tread worn smooth on outer edge

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

rear registration plate deteriorating

windscreen has various small chips

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,966 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SRS light alluminated.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 86,962 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SRS light alluminated.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,227 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate damaged

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2011 84,227 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate damaged

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,750 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 79,655 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,447 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 73,008 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,102 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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R826 EBD is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R826 EBD, 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 R826 EBD registered?

R826 EBD is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R826 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R826 EBD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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