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R142 XOF

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,308 mi
Last recorded90,308 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 XOF
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 90,308 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre pershing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,818 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 89,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 89,312 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 89,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 87,634 miles

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

both front tyres perrished

corrosion front to back and rear metal brake pipes

engine radiator deteiorated

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre worn low/perrished

Fail 18 Feb 2009 87,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres perrished

corrosion front to back and rear metal brake pipes

engine radiator deteiorated

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre worn low/perrished

Pass 8 Feb 2008 86,609 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 86,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 85,526 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 84,048 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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R142 XOF is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R142 XOF, 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 R142 XOF registered?

R142 XOF is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R142 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 XOF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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