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R233 AWP

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,380 mi
Last recorded52,380 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 AWP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 52,380 miles

rear parking brake as only just met the minimum requirement

Fail 22 Dec 2014 52,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 52,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 52,294 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 52,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 51,563 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 50,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 50,503 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 49,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,226 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 40,442 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 40,442 miles

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

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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R233 AWP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R233 AWP, 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 R233 AWP registered?

R233 AWP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R233 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 AWP shows 15 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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