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R946 AVS

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,426 mi
Last recorded31,426 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 AVS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 31,426 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 31,418 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side effort low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,461 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,020 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 26,694 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,694 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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R946 AVS is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green 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 R946 AVS, 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 R946 AVS registered?

R946 AVS is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R946 AVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R946 AVS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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