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R45 JBD

1998 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,917 mi
Last recorded65,917 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 JBD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,917 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 65,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr b/binding

osf b/binding

Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,973 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS light on

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,732 miles

air bag light on

deteration to rear tyres

rear nearside tyre wearing thin

Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,960 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 51,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,018 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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R45 JBD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R45 JBD, 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 R45 JBD registered?

R45 JBD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R45 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 JBD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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