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R929 PSB

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,728 mi
Last recorded59,728 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 PSB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2011 59,728 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION MOUNTING HAS CORRODED AWAY BUT EXHAUST IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

N/S/F WIPER SLIGHTLY TORN BUT NOT SMEARING

O/S/F BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,232 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,233 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,243 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 37,024 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 37,024 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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R929 PSB is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PSB, 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 R929 PSB registered?

R929 PSB is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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