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R491 MOJ

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,225 mi
Last recorded31,225 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 MOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,638 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 27,638 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,628 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,560 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 27,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,539 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 27,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,220 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 26,722 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 26,722 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,170 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 26,170 miles

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

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

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

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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R491 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R491 MOJ, 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 R491 MOJ registered?

R491 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R491 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 MOJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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