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R233 UVP

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,204 mi
Last recorded87,204 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 UVP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front and n/s front and rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 28 Feb 2014 87,154 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front and n/s front and rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2013 83,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 81,303 miles

Oil leak

all shock absorbers slight leak

nearside rear lower shock absorber bush started to split

Pass 9 Apr 2011 76,626 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 76,626 miles

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

both front tyres worn low.

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

long handbrake travel.

oil leak around sump pan gasket.

slight blow from rear joint.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,911 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 71,911 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear door does not open

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Apr 2009 64,977 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 64,977 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,335 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 58,335 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UVP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc 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 R233 UVP, 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 R233 UVP registered?

R233 UVP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R233 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 UVP 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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