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R476 POB

1998 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,920 mi
Last recorded117,920 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 POB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 May 2020 117,920 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 116,972 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak / rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 116,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 114,740 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 113,072 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 110,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 107,870 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 106,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 104,363 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 102,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 99,178 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 94,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 91,651 miles
Pass 31 May 2007
Pass 1 Jun 2006 84,512 miles

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

the nearside c/v gaitor, whilst currently acceptable for MOT purposes is very perished and likely to break open.

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 POB is a 1998 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 POB, 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 POB registered?

R476 POB is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R476 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 POB shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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