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R546 WGX

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,964 mi
Last recorded44,964 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 WGX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,512 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 43,512 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,803 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,681 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,434 miles

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

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

rear number plate should be re-newed

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,046 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,938 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,004 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 24,991 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R546 WGX 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 84.6%.

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 R546 WGX, 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

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What year was R546 WGX registered?

R546 WGX is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R546 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 WGX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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