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R582 UOJ

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,124 mi
Last recorded105,124 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 UOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 105,124 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 105,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 101,296 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 101,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,909 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 97,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,572 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 92,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,022 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 84,451 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 84,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 78,814 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 78,810 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R582 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R582 UOJ, 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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What year was R582 UOJ registered?

R582 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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