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R849 JJW

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,764 mi
Last recorded117,764 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 JJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,764 miles

Front washers partially blocked

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brakes very slightly soft but does not affect braking

Fail 1 Sep 2016 117,764 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front washers partially blocked

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 112,943 miles

Front upper suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split

Fuel filler neck corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 112,943 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front upper suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split

Fuel filler neck corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,557 miles

Both front upper suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre valve stem perished

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 11 Aug 2014 106,557 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front upper suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre valve stem perished

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,249 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,491 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,315 miles

Front & rear brakes could do with checking.

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 84,308 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front & rear brakes could do with checking.

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2009 79,023 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 72,949 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 72,949 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 67,689 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 67,689 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 61,587 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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R849 JJW is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R849 JJW, 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 R849 JJW registered?

R849 JJW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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