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R120 EOL

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,081 mi
Last recorded83,081 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 EOL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 83,081 miles

Clutch peddle rubber missing

Damage to boot and rear bumper

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

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2007 83,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Damage to boot and rear bumper

Clutch peddle rubber missing

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

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 76,171 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 75,989 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R120 EOL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R120 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.

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What year was R120 EOL registered?

R120 EOL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R120 EOL safe to buy?

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