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R302 BON

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,780 mi
Last recorded86,780 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 BON
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,780 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,165 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,259 miles

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

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

Front tyres cracking

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,838 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,671 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,510 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,929 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 54,856 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,029 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 48,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,980 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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R302 BON is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R302 BON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R302 BON registered?

R302 BON is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R302 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 BON shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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