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R932 AAB

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,658 mi
Last recorded138,658 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 AAB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 138,658 miles

Travel on handbrake could be better

Pass 5 Nov 2009 131,888 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 125,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on both rear back plates

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 119,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 113,527 miles

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

handbrake travel could be better

Fail 10 Nov 2005 108,678 miles

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

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

Travel on handbrake could be better

Pass 10 Nov 2005 108,678 miles

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

Travel on handbrake could be better

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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R932 AAB is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R932 AAB, 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 R932 AAB registered?

R932 AAB is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R932 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R932 AAB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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