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R41 DBM

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,909 mi
Last recorded85,909 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 DBM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 85,909 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON. O\S HAND BRAKE EFFICENCE LOW.

Pass 7 Jan 2006 81,370 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 81,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

unable to fully test outer sill due to covers

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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R41 DBM is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R41 DBM, 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

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What year was R41 DBM registered?

R41 DBM is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R41 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 DBM shows 3 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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