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R82 AAK

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,307 mi
Last recorded138,307 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 AAK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 138,307 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 138,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 128,842 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 128,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 120,106 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 120,078 miles

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

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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R82 AAK is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R82 AAK, 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 R82 AAK registered?

R82 AAK is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R82 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 AAK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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