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R244 XOA

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,723 mi
Last recorded121,723 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 XOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2016 121,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated backplate (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated backplate (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member nr rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,480 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler and breather pipes (corrosion)

fuel pipe (corrosion)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2014 111,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes (corrosion)

o/s rear brake back plate (corrosion)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 111,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes (corrosion)

o/s rear brake back plate (corrosion)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 105,392 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 99,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 93,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 86,835 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 86,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 80,877 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel pipe (corrosion)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 75,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 69,398 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 69,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,487 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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R244 XOA is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R244 XOA, 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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R244 XOA is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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