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R245 XOA

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,276 mi
Last recorded149,276 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 XOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 149,276 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 141,927 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 141,927 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 128,709 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONGLY ADVISE: O ffside front tyre is cracked and worn low on inner edge.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 128,709 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONGLY ADVISE: O ffside front tyre is cracked and worn low on inner edge.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 110,439 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE : CORROSION IN FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPE SECTIONS.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 91,726 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 91,726 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 77,934 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 77,934 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 67,268 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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R245 XOA is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R245 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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What year was R245 XOA registered?

R245 XOA is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R245 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 XOA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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