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R340 WOM

1998 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,941 mi
Last recorded126,941 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 WOM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 126,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 113,434 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 112,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 97,815 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre side wall poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2009 97,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre side wall poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,884 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2008 85,884 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2007 80,152 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 80,152 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,842 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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R340 WOM is a 1998 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R340 WOM, 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 R340 WOM registered?

R340 WOM is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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