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R446 JCW

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,778 mi
Last recorded95,778 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 JCW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2008 95,778 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,778 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 89,241 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

damage repair to front of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,696 miles

SRS light on

extensive damage repair to front of vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2006 74,695 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS light on

body damage to front of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2005 67,159 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 67,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R446 JCW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R446 JCW, 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 R446 JCW registered?

R446 JCW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R446 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 JCW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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