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R493 TNN

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,367 mi
Last recorded157,367 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 TNN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2007 157,367 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2005 155,279 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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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R493 TNN is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R493 TNN, 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 R493 TNN registered?

R493 TNN is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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