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R486 XOF

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,531 mi
Last recorded105,531 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 XOF
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 105,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 105,456 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 103,506 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 100,900 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 97,440 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 97,432 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,437 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,550 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,502 miles

centre brake light partail working

parking brake performance low

slight corrosion to rear subframe

slight pitting to both rear brake disc outer edges

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Apr 2007 79,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

centre brake light partail working

parking brake performance low

slight corrosion to rear subframe

slight pitting to both rear brake disc outer edges

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Apr 2006 72,191 miles

2 screw in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chip in windscreen zone "B"

front number plate cracked

high level brake light partialy working

n/s/f washer partialy blocked

Pass 7 Apr 2006 72,191 miles

2 screw in n/s/r tyre

chip in windscreen zone "B"

front number plate cracked

high level brake light partialy working

n/s/f washer partialy blocked

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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R486 XOF is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R486 XOF, 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 R486 XOF registered?

R486 XOF is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R486 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 XOF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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