MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear wheel arches slightly corroded
horn
rear brake disc`s corroded
rear footbrake performance
slight play in steering
unable to see full condition of front and rear brake pads
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheel arches slightly corroded
horn
rear footbrake performance
slight play in steering
unable to see full condition of front and rear brake pads
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear door step/arch areas corroded
n/s inner c.v gaitor
slight play in steering
both rear wheelarches
both wipers poor
nearside rear chassis rusty
sill covers fitted
unable to fully inspect brake linings, suspect may be worn low
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheelarches
both wipers poor
nearside rear chassis rusty
sill covers fitted
unable to fully inspect brake linings, suspect may be worn low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
handbrake travel slightly high
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
handbrake travel slightly high
both front & nearside rear tyres, worn edges
slight play nearside steering
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front & nearside rear tyres, worn edges
slight play nearside steering
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R589 UOH is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R589 UOH, 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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R589 UOH is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 21 May 1998.
Is R589 UOH safe to buy?
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