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R150 VRX

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,548 mi
Last recorded155,548 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 VRX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2012 155,548 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 155,548 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 150,919 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 150,919 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 148,287 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 148,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 140,434 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 140,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

high level brake light partially working

offside rear tyre perished

outer sills covered

rear number plate damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2007 127,993 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 127,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

high level brake light partially working

nearside front wiper blade split

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Aug 2006 117,239 miles

washers weak,centre windscreen damaged,only 2xl.e.d's working on high level brake lamp,outer sills covered,radiator in poor condition,both front tyres cwearing on inner edges tread 2mm,front/rear discs worn.

Fail 4 Aug 2006 117,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight travel on handbrake,both front tyres wearing on inner edge tread 2mm,front/rear discs worn.

washers weak,only 2xbulbs work in high level brake lamp,outer sills covered,radiator in poor condition,brake fluid level low,rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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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R150 VRX is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R150 VRX, 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 R150 VRX registered?

R150 VRX is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R150 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 VRX shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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