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R873 KTE

1997 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,516 mi
Last recorded89,516 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 KTE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,516 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,038 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 87,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,902 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,040 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,345 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,508 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 64,091 miles

n/s outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 11 Dec 2006 59,443 miles

bulbs out in centre brake light

slight windscreen damage

Pass 15 Dec 2005 54,500 miles

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

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

Offside 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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R873 KTE is a 1997 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R873 KTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R873 KTE registered?

R873 KTE is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R873 KTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 KTE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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