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R359 WDP

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,981 mi
Last recorded119,981 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 WDP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2006 119,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2006 119,981 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jul 2005 117,932 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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R359 WDP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R359 WDP, 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 R359 WDP registered?

R359 WDP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R359 WDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R359 WDP shows 3 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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