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R913 CBD

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,984 mi
Last recorded178,984 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 CBD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 178,984 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 178,984 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 178,773 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

body sill covers fitted

n/s inner c.v gaiters

Pass 10 Nov 2010 171,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 163,914 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 158,432 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 153,136 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 153,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 148,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 142,546 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 142,546 miles

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

advise o/s/r wheel or suspension possible component bent

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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R913 CBD is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R913 CBD, 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 R913 CBD registered?

R913 CBD is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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