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R186 JGE

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,711 mi
Last recorded88,711 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 JGE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,711 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 79,414 miles

Air bag light on

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 79,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,738 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 73,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,955 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 67,926 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 56,907 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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R186 JGE is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R186 JGE, 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 R186 JGE registered?

R186 JGE is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R186 JGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 JGE shows 9 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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