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R356 LBU

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,351 mi
Last recorded93,351 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 LBU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 93,351 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front and Rear suspension rusty

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 92,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch close to seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch close to seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,443 miles

Rear underbody components corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,798 miles

Nearside front to rear at rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Nearside front to rear at rear fuel pipes have some corrosion

Nearside rear lower arch has some corrosion

Offside and nearside front upper ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2017 91,798 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front to rear at rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Nearside front to rear at rear fuel pipes have some corrosion

Nearside rear lower arch has some corrosion

Offside and nearside front upper ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,546 miles

Nearside rear lower wheel arch has some corrosion

Offside and nearside front upper ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight bind offside front brakes

Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,536 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear lower wheel arch has some corrosion

Offside and nearside front upper ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight bind offside front brakes

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,769 miles

Offside front c.v gaiter perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Track rod ends and suspension gaiters perished

Fail 3 Jul 2015 89,769 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front c.v gaiter perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Track rod ends and suspension gaiters perished

Pass 5 Jul 2014 88,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 86,608 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,527 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 84,527 miles

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

Offside parking brake needs attemtion Front brake balance 25%

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,631 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 79,221 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 76,642 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 75,409 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 73,091 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2006 72,933 miles

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

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

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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R356 LBU is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R356 LBU, 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 R356 LBU registered?

R356 LBU is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R356 LBU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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