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R279 GHT

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,279 mi
Last recorded120,279 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 GHT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 120,279 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 120,279 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 118,789 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 118,758 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 116,501 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 114,839 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 114,839 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 113,969 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 113,969 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 110,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 104,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 96,497 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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R279 GHT is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R279 GHT, 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 R279 GHT registered?

R279 GHT is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R279 GHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 GHT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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