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R921 FJW

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,736 mi
Last recorded90,736 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 FJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 90,736 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 90,736 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 81,828 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 81,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 76,422 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 76,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

o/s rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges

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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R921 FJW is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R921 FJW, 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 R921 FJW registered?

R921 FJW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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