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R134 XOC

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,071 mi
Last recorded73,071 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 XOC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,071 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened boith ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

front bumper nsf wing damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2020 73,071 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both ns/os (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. ns 205 os 195 space saver spare (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened boith ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

front bumper nsf wing damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,141 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,019 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,741 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 156,060 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 152,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,621 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,805 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 48,805 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,276 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,645 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,360 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,870 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,056 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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R134 XOC is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R134 XOC, 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 R134 XOC registered?

R134 XOC is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R134 XOC safe to buy?

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