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R135 ORW

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,314 mi
Last recorded60,314 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 ORW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,314 miles

front number plat cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2010 60,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plat cracked

nearside rear brake pads worn

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,889 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 57,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 55,776 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED (ALTHOUGH STILL LEGABLE}

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,776 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED (ALTHOUGH STILL LEGABLE}

Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,323 miles

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

wiper blade split at end

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,849 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 44,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

high mounted stop lamp not working

nearsied rear tyre has started to crack slightly

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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R135 ORW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R135 ORW, 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 R135 ORW registered?

R135 ORW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R135 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R135 ORW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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