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R380 GBU

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,443 mi
Last recorded51,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 GBU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,443 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,569 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

airbag warning light staying on

corrosion on fuel line at rear

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,117 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

cracking to both rear tyres on sidewall not exposing cords

water in rear number plate backing

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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R380 GBU 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 100%.

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 R380 GBU, 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 R380 GBU registered?

R380 GBU is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R380 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 GBU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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