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R438 VDP

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,612 mi
Last recorded101,612 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 VDP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,612 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,499 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 86,597 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 86,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,206 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 72,740 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 72,736 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,941 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 59,709 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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R438 VDP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R438 VDP, 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 R438 VDP registered?

R438 VDP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R438 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 VDP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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