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R863 ABD

1997 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,221 mi
Last recorded91,221 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 ABD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2006 91,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Nov 2006 91,150 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level brake light not working

offside front brake has slight bind

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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R863 ABD is a 1997 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R863 ABD, 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 R863 ABD registered?

R863 ABD is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R863 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R863 ABD shows 2 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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