MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,737 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
off/side rear stop light come on with a tap
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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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