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R929 GFV

1997 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,939 mi
Last recorded39,939 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 GFV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,371 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 34,371 miles

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

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 17 Apr 2015 32,936 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 32,936 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,227 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,307 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 29,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 27,733 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,417 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 24,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,724 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,679 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 20,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,706 miles

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

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

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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R929 GFV is a 1997 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R929 GFV, 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 R929 GFV registered?

R929 GFV is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R929 GFV safe to buy?

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