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R115 NBD

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,830 mi
Last recorded123,830 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 NBD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 123,830 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 123,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid reservoir level low

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 23 Nov 2007 103,149 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 7 Nov 2006 86,626 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 86,626 miles

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

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

front wipers poor operation

osr lens cracked

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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R115 NBD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R115 NBD, 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 R115 NBD registered?

R115 NBD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R115 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 NBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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