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R910 CGC

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,940 mi
Last recorded97,940 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 CGC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 97,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,657 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,599 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,460 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,448 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 63,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,737 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,354 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,475 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 51,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,614 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 46,614 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,254 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 41,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 30,472 miles

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

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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R910 CGC is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R910 CGC, 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 R910 CGC registered?

R910 CGC is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R910 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R910 CGC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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