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R215 MOK

1998 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,380 mi
Last recorded157,380 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 MOK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 157,380 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 154,281 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 154,281 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 151,297 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 151,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 148,080 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 145,018 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 142,612 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 139,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 139,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 137,297 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 137,297 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 21 Sep 2006 134,189 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 134,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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R215 MOK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,619 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R215 MOK, 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 R215 MOK registered?

R215 MOK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R215 MOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 MOK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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