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R424 XOA

1998 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,918 mi
Last recorded127,918 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 XOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 127,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,545 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 121,540 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 114,611 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 114,611 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,712 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 106,712 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 98,378 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 85,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,404 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 77,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 70,335 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 70,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,498 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 62,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 57,166 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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R424 XOA is a 1998 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R424 XOA, 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 R424 XOA registered?

R424 XOA is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R424 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 XOA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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