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R606 GJL

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,632 mi
Last recorded161,632 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 GJL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 161,632 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 155,415 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 146,726 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 141,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 131,949 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 131,949 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 126,355 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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R606 GJL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver 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 R606 GJL, 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 R606 GJL registered?

R606 GJL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R606 GJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R606 GJL 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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