MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
front to rear brake / fuel pipes slightly corroded at the rear
hand brake long travel but has reserve aplication
offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front to rear brake / fuel pipes slightly corroded at the rear
hand brake long travel but has reserve aplication
offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wiper blades starting to perish
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
front brakes near limmits on imbalance
front wiper blades not clearing screen very well
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R268 CGP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R268 CGP, 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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R268 CGP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 8 January 1998.
Is R268 CGP safe to buy?
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