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R601 DGT

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,039 mi
Last recorded165,039 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 DGT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 165,039 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 147,138 miles

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

rear no plate poor

Pass 6 May 2009 132,840 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside rear and offside rear shockers have slight dampness

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear axel

very slight crack to front number plate

Pass 25 Feb 2008 130,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 123,993 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 123,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 113,198 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn close to legal limit 1.6m

offside front outer c.v gaitor heavily perished

offside front tyre tread on legal limit 1.6mm

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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R601 DGT is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R601 DGT, 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 R601 DGT registered?

R601 DGT is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R601 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 DGT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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