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R994 AHK

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,395 mi
Last recorded142,395 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 AHK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 142,395 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 142,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S door mirror broken, held on with tape.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 127,838 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 127,838 miles

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

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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R994 AHK is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R994 AHK, 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 R994 AHK registered?

R994 AHK is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R994 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 AHK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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