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R880 ABD

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,031 mi
Last recorded119,031 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 ABD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 119,031 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 119,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 113,342 miles

fuel cap seal, advise replace

nearside park mbrake effort low!

exhaust condition getting poor around joints

Pass 17 Apr 2008 107,675 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 107,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 102,576 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 102,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2006 97,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 197,191 miles

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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R880 ABD is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R880 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 R880 ABD registered?

R880 ABD is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R880 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 ABD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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