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R433 MOJ

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 MOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,281 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 79,279 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center stop lamp center offside bulb lnop

exhaust heatsheild loose

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel lines corroded

recommend f w a check

Fail 11 Feb 2009 74,283 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center stop lamp center offside bulb lnop

exhaust heatsheild loose

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel lines corroded

recommend f w a check

Pass 6 Feb 2008 68,220 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrostion at brake pipes and fuel lines

Fail 6 Feb 2008 68,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 61,535 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 61,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2006 55,601 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 55,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes slightly uneven in application

wipers deteriorating

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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R433 MOJ 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 50%.

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 R433 MOJ, 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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R433 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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