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R505 ORX

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,180 mi
Last recorded85,180 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 ORX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 77,258 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,335 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 64,440 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge(stepped tread pattern)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 58,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 52,920 miles

offside front tyre is wearing low on the inside edge

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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R505 ORX is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R505 ORX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R505 ORX?

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What year was R505 ORX registered?

R505 ORX is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R505 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 ORX shows 6 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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