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R876 EKN

1997 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,805 mi
Last recorded101,805 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 EKN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 101,805 miles

HEAVY SNOW

Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,055 miles

both cv boots perished

exhaust corroded

near side rear tyre 2mm and slightly out of shape

off side rear tyre 3mm

sill covers fitted

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play in the rack

Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,990 miles

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

brake fluid low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Nov 2008 85,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid low

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

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,216 miles

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

handbrake lever is near the end of its working travel

Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,999 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 65,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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R876 EKN is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R876 EKN, 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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R876 EKN is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R876 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 EKN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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