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R446 ORX

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,492 mi
Last recorded143,492 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 ORX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 143,492 miles

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2010 141,364 miles

advise ajustment rear brakes

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2009 139,142 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 139,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise chip to o/s h/lamp

advise cracks to front number plate

Pass 13 Oct 2008 133,068 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 127,057 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 126,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 121,507 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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R446 ORX is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R446 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

R446 ORX is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R446 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 ORX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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