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R556 CGT

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,737 mi
Last recorded79,737 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 CGT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,737 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 79,737 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 75,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front also o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 75,270 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front also o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,847 miles

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 70,847 miles

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,142 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

n/s rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 9 Jun 2016 66,142 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

n/s rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 11 May 2015 59,132 miles

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

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

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH (ON INSIDE EDGE)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 59,132 miles

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

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH (ON INSIDE EDGE)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 51,795 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2014 51,795 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,625 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S FRONT TYRE ON MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,254 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust section deteriated

slight seepage from n/s drive shaft inner gaitor securing clip

Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,254 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust section deteriated

slight seepage from n/s drive shaft inner gaitor securing clip

Fail 7 Apr 2011 26,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,117 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,742 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 20,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,543 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,209 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 18,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,012 miles

off/side rear stop light come on with a tap

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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R556 CGT is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R556 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.

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R556 CGT is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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