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R955 OJW

1997 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,282 mi
Last recorded72,282 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 OJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,282 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,711 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,943 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 65,943 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,320 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 48,320 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,306 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 40,218 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,394 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 32,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 23,523 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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R955 OJW is a 1997 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R955 OJW, 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 R955 OJW registered?

R955 OJW is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R955 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 OJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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