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R963 KTE

1997 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,201 mi
Last recorded80,201 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 KTE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,201 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,800 miles

both rear trailing arm front bonded suspension bushes starting to fail/inspected brake pipes best as possible due to grease and underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,959 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 67,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

slight play in nearside front of steering rack/inspected front to rear brake pipes best as possible due to grease

Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,888 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 65,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,235 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 63,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

exhaust middle and rear section beginning to corrode

long hand brake travel

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

rear no.plate marked

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damp on power steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,374 miles

both front wiper blades beginning to split

rear no. plate marked

slight corrosion on front discs

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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R963 KTE is a 1997 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R963 KTE, 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 R963 KTE registered?

R963 KTE is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R963 KTE safe to buy?

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