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R270 GGK

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,725 mi
Last recorded119,725 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 GGK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 119,725 miles

exhust front pipe mounting bracket rusty.

fuel filler neck pipe rusty but not leaking.

nsr tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 111,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 104,085 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 95,543 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,528 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,824 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

offside headlamp has stone chip in lens.

offside mirror casing broken.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 71,895 miles

all advisory notice still apply from vt32 940756986231

Fail 13 Oct 2006 71,790 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 64,089 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever comes up alongway ...

middle exhaust section heavily corroded

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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R270 GGK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R270 GGK, 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 R270 GGK registered?

R270 GGK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R270 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 GGK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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