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R354 NTY

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,223 mi
Last recorded137,223 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 NTY
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 137,223 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 137,223 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 132,462 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 129,226 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 129,226 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 127,159 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 122,590 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 113,699 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 113,685 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 106,353 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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R354 NTY is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R354 NTY, 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 R354 NTY registered?

R354 NTY is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R354 NTY safe to buy?

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