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R431 BON

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,126 mi
Last recorded71,126 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 BON
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,126 miles

long handbrake travel

offside front headlamp cracked but within limits

very slight tightness in offside front wheel

Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,743 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside headlamp cracked and condensation

some corrosion on underside

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,619 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 60,619 miles

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

brake fluid level low

offside headlamp badly cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,995 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 53,994 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) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 25 Feb 2008 51,828 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,828 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,419 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 48,419 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 45,561 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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R431 BON is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R431 BON, 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 R431 BON registered?

R431 BON is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R431 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 BON shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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