MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
oil leak
outer sills have plastic covers cant fully inspect
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
abs light flickered on and off once not done again tried on road ok keep eye on it
brake pipes greased for full inspection
nearside and offside front chassis slightly corroded at subframe mounting area
nearside parkbrake slightly low effort
outer sills have plastic covers not able to fully inspect
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
park slightly low on nearside
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
parking brake lower effort on near side
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R959 CMB is a 1997 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R959 CMB, 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 R959 CMB registered?
R959 CMB is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 12 December 1997.
Is R959 CMB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R959 CMB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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