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R841 ANH

1997 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,555 mi
Last recorded158,555 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 ANH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 158,555 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 158,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 151,283 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 151,283 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 144,642 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 144,642 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 136,599 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 136,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 127,895 miles

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

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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R841 ANH is a 1997 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R841 ANH, 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 R841 ANH registered?

R841 ANH is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R841 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R841 ANH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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