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R361 YJO

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,748 mi
Last recorded84,748 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 YJO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,748 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 84,742 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,497 miles

bonnet catch stiff

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 2 Mar 2007 77,497 miles

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

bonnett catch stiff

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 2 Mar 2006 75,640 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2006 75,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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R361 YJO is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R361 YJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R361 YJO registered?

R361 YJO is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R361 YJO safe to buy?

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