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R126 UVP

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 UVP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,662 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' very top (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 84,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,443 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 74,007 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 67,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,299 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,757 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,703 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,258 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)

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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R126 UVP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R126 UVP, 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 R126 UVP registered?

R126 UVP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R126 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 UVP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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