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R105 EAS

1998 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,998 mi
Last recorded71,998 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 EAS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 71,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 57,703 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 57,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,205 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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R105 EAS is a 1998 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R105 EAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R105 EAS?

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What year was R105 EAS registered?

R105 EAS is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R105 EAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 EAS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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