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R113 EOL

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,394 mi
Last recorded136,394 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 EOL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 136,394 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 129,281 miles

o/sf o/s/r seat belt damiged

Pass 18 May 2010 116,335 miles

both rear tyres low

n/s/f headlamp light output low

rear brake pipes rusted

rear bumper/boot pan damiged

Pass 20 May 2009 111,479 miles

rear accedent damiged

rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 15 May 2008 106,570 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 106,552 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 100,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 96,868 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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R113 EOL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R113 EOL, 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

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What year was R113 EOL registered?

R113 EOL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R113 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 EOL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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