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R38 BJN

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,933 mi
Last recorded38,933 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 BJN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,277 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,417 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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R38 BJN is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R38 BJN, 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 R38 BJN registered?

R38 BJN is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R38 BJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 BJN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R38 BJN have outstanding finance?

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