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R570 JBD

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,545 mi
Last recorded142,545 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 JBD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 142,545 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 142,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 135,547 miles

Oil leak

some wear to front brake pads

Fail 23 Dec 2013 135,529 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

some wear to front brake pads

Fail 5 Jul 2012 130,029 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Jul 2012 130,029 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Jun 2011 126,509 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 126,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch marster cylinder fluid leak

engine oil level very low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 121,732 miles

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

deteration to offside front tyre side walls

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2009 115,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

deterioration of nearside rear brake disc.

offside rear tyre wear low.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 115,415 miles

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

deterioration of nearside rear brake disc.

offside rear tyre wear low.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 104,516 miles

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

rear nearside handbrake effort low

Fail 7 Sep 2007 104,516 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 1 Sep 2006 97,184 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 97,184 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R570 JBD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R570 JBD, 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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R570 JBD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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