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R40 DED

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,589 mi
Last recorded173,589 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 DED
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 173,589 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S TOP SWIVEL - ADVISE REPLACE

Pass 21 Oct 2011 165,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 158,547 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 158,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 153,396 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 151,851 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 151,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 146,828 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 146,828 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 141,229 miles

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE LOW ON EDGE

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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R40 DED is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R40 DED, 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 R40 DED registered?

R40 DED is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R40 DED safe to buy?

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