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R133 MOJ

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,107 mi
Last recorded51,107 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 MOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,107 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER VERY CORRODED AND STARTING TO BLOW.

TESTED IN SOAKING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,836 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,171 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 45,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 41,244 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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R133 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue 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 R133 MOJ, 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 R133 MOJ registered?

R133 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R133 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 MOJ 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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