CarVerify

Free Car Check

R508 CGT

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,548 mi
Last recorded204,548 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 CGT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 204,548 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 203,162 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 203,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 202,038 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 201,233 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 199,833 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 189,692 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 189,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 182,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 175,843 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 169,246 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 169,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 162,991 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 156,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 148,098 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 140,855 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 133,112 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 121,798 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 111,104 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 97,253 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 85,974 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 75,924 miles

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
Full Rover 618 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R508 CGT is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R508 CGT, 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 R508 CGT?

You can check the full history of R508 CGT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R508 CGT registered?

R508 CGT is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R508 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 CGT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R508 CGT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R508 CGT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.