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R229 MOJ

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,690 mi
Last recorded65,690 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 MOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 65,690 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 64,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,749 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 60,355 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,083 miles

wet test

Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,920 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,988 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,991 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,900 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorated

rear brakes noisey

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,830 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 55,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,468 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,339 miles

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

all 3 rear seat belt buckle plactic covers cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,429 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 50,425 miles

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

195/65h15 michelin

nearside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,274 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,993 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,811 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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R229 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R229 MOJ, 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 R229 MOJ registered?

R229 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R229 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 MOJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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