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R294 UAS

1998 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,090 mi
Last recorded106,090 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 UAS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 106,090 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 97,953 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 97,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 84,815 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 84,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,296 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 73,296 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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R294 UAS is a 1998 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R294 UAS, 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 R294 UAS registered?

R294 UAS is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R294 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 UAS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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