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R268 CGP

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

233,350 mi
Last recorded233,350 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 CGP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 233,350 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 223,538 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 223,538 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)

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 204,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 204,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 181,709 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2006 160,454 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 160,277 miles

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.

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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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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What year was R268 CGP registered?

R268 CGP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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