MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R971 DBD is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R971 DBD, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R971 DBD?
You can check the full history of R971 DBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R971 DBD registered?
R971 DBD is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 6 November 1997.
Is R971 DBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R971 DBD shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R971 DBD have outstanding finance?
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