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R372 MOJ

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,132 mi
Last recorded164,132 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 MOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 164,132 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 164,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Handbrake efficiency just met, may require adjustment or repair,

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 24 Feb 2015 159,739 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 159,739 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 154,549 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 154,549 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 150,555 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 150,555 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 144,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 144,486 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 136,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 126,863 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 126,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 118,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 118,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 109,472 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 109,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 101,881 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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R372 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R372 MOJ, 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 R372 MOJ registered?

R372 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R372 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 MOJ shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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