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R302 JRP

1998 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,110 mi
Last recorded117,110 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 JRP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 117,110 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 104,189 miles

Both rear tyres ON the legal limit

Fail 22 Nov 2008 104,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyres ON the legal limit

Fail 11 Oct 2007 96,415 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 96,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 88,562 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 88,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 79,678 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 79,678 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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 JRP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R302 JRP, 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 R302 JRP registered?

R302 JRP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R302 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 JRP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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