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R148 JNV

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,110 mi
Last recorded139,110 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 JNV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 139,110 miles

front and rear number plates poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2009 139,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2008 135,442 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)

front and rear number plate detearearating

minimal reserve travel on handbrake leaver

Pass 15 Jan 2007 129,865 miles

front registration plate craked still clearly visable and sucure

limited reserve travel on parking brake leaver

Pass 16 Feb 2006 129,099 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 129,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet and nearside front door damaged

travel on handbrake

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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R148 JNV is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R148 JNV, 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 R148 JNV registered?

R148 JNV is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R148 JNV safe to buy?

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