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R153 WLL

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,769 mi
Last recorded20,769 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 WLL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 20,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 20,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 20,764 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 20,753 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 20,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 20,741 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 20,698 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 20,695 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,685 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,684 miles

rear anti-roll bar corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,665 miles

plastic over sills

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,177 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 19,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 19,288 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre rear stop lamp not working

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 May 2012 18,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2012 18,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 18,386 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,692 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,003 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 16,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 14,794 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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R153 WLL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R153 WLL, 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 R153 WLL registered?

R153 WLL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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