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R338 BON

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,107 mi
Last recorded135,107 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 BON
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 135,107 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 135,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 131,389 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 131,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 125,858 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 119,380 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 112,138 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 108,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split in the boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 108,310 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel hose leaking small leak from hose.Hose clp is broken (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split in the boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,797 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front and rear discs slightly deteriated

rear brake back plates corroded

towing electric socket fitting corroded/loose

Fail 19 Nov 2014 88,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front and rear discs slightly deteriated

rear brake back plates corroded

towing electric socket fitting corroded/loose

Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

door open warning light on dash(all doors latched securley)

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 70,984 miles

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)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

door open warning light on dash(all doors latched securley)

radiator leaking badly

Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,584 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 61,584 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,887 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,092 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 50,092 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both outer rear

Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,381 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 34,026 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 32,287 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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R338 BON is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R338 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.

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R338 BON is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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