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R595 EPW

1998 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,744 mi
Last recorded112,744 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 EPW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2018 112,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,999 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 99,999 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016
Fail 15 Feb 2016

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,821 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 71,321 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 62,579 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 59,328 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 56,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 54,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 53,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 51,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 47,733 miles

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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R595 EPW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R595 EPW, 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 R595 EPW registered?

R595 EPW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R595 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R595 EPW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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