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R506 RUY

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,508 mi
Last recorded145,508 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 RUY
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 145,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light illuminated

Fail 18 Mar 2010 145,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2009 137,801 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 128,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 119,683 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 107,528 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2006 107,528 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear fog lamp cracked

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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R506 RUY is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R506 RUY, 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 R506 RUY registered?

R506 RUY is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R506 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 RUY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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