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R476 WOM

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

73,623 mi
Last recorded73,623 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 WOM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2012 73,623 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,018 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 72,018 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,261 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 70,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,871 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 67,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,607 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 65,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,693 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 62,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,566 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 59,566 miles

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

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 WOM is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R476 WOM, 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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R476 WOM is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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