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R938 OEP

1997 Rover 618

Gold Lpg 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,338 mi
Last recorded186,338 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 OEP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 186,338 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 181,389 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 181,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 170,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 170,780 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 145,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 145,450 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 121,189 miles

Advise----Handbrake performance weak offside † †Advise----handbrake 16% efficency.

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 120,761 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 110,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Advise---Handbrake performance weak offside.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 104,026 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 103,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R938 OEP is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R938 OEP, 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 R938 OEP registered?

R938 OEP is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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