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R851 MPA

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,089 mi
Last recorded143,089 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 MPA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 143,089 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 143,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

heavy corrossion rear crossmember chassis

Pass 10 Nov 2009 133,028 miles

nearside rear handbrake reading slightly low

Fail 9 Nov 2009 133,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 120,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 120,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cover sills fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2007 107,347 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2006 97,807 miles

Cover sills fitted

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 97,695 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cover sills fitted

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2005 84,959 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 84,959 miles

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

Cover sills applied

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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R851 MPA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R851 MPA, 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 R851 MPA registered?

R851 MPA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R851 MPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 MPA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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