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R208 UBK

1998 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,373 mi
Last recorded135,373 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 UBK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 135,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 134,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 133,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 132,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 131,877 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 131,876 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 129,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 128,878 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,183 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 128,183 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 126,607 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 124,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 124,427 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 122,780 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 122,061 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 122,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 121,134 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 121,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 120,013 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 120,013 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 119,145 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 119,145 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 118,044 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 118,044 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 117,432 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 113,408 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 108,247 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 101,335 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit,

slight feathering to inner edge of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 95,471 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 95,471 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R208 UBK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R208 UBK, 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 R208 UBK registered?

R208 UBK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R208 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 UBK shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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