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237D247

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,949 mi
Last recorded126,949 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration237D247
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 123,068 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 123,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 115,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 115,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 107,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 99,231 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear brake pads cannot be seen

washer jets weak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 99,231 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear brake pads cannot be seen

washer jets weak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 92,671 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 84,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

advice front wipers

Pass 14 Dec 2007 74,137 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake traveling slightly high.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 74,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 61,986 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 78,604 miles

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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237D247 is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,619 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 237D247, 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 28 years old, this Rover 618 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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237D247 is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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