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R582 VGM

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,386 mi
Last recorded90,386 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 VGM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,704 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 82,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 79,830 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 76,821 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 76,821 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,617 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 74,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 70,996 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 70,996 miles

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

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 VGM is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R582 VGM, 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

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What year was R582 VGM registered?

R582 VGM is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R582 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R582 VGM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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