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H1 VBL

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,694 mi
Last recorded170,694 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 VBL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2012 170,694 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front c.v. boot has slight grease around it

Pass 7 Mar 2011 158,594 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 158,398 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 154,846 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 149,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 149,817 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 139,149 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 139,149 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door,inner handle broken.

metal in offside rear tyre.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 126,548 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 126,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/f door inner catch handle broken

Pass 24 Mar 2006 116,194 miles

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

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

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

nearside front suspension leg leaking slightly

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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H1 VBL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 H1 VBL, 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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H1 VBL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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