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R476 FGS

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,412 mi
Last recorded127,412 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 FGS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 127,412 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Sep 2008 121,446 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 110,503 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 110,487 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 107,222 miles

Both headlamps beam image poor

Exhaust center box rubber missing

Rear number plate becoming destorted

Small chip in widscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2006 100,476 miles

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

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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R476 FGS is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R476 FGS, 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 R476 FGS registered?

R476 FGS is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R476 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 FGS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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