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R615 ERO

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,691 mi
Last recorded98,691 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 ERO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 98,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 98,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 82,369 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

parking brake efficiency only just met

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear brake binding slightly and low effort, parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,579 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,810 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 55,809 miles

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,454 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,705 miles

Can not check sill area due to body kit

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,252 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,363 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,484 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,708 miles

drivers side front tyre wearing close to limits

passangers side rear tyre wearing close to limits

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,123 miles

O/S/F tyre wear inner edge close to limits

Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,663 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 33,356 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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R615 ERO is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R615 ERO, 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 R615 ERO registered?

R615 ERO is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R615 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R615 ERO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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