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R56 BFM

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 BFM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,727 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 97,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 92,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 82,584 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 77,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,298 miles

nearside outer cv boot holed

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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R56 BFM is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc 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 R56 BFM, 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 R56 BFM?

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What year was R56 BFM registered?

R56 BFM is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R56 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 BFM 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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