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R623 UOJ

1998 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,031 mi
Last recorded101,031 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 UOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,031 miles

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

o/s hand brake performance low.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 101,031 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s hand brake performance low.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 92,656 miles

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

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

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

o/s hand brake performance low.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 92,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s hand brake performance low.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 83,894 miles

hand brake performance low o/s.

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes binding slightly.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,922 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 69,524 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,103 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 59,103 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,318 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 54,318 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 49,802 miles

rear discs warped.

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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R623 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R623 UOJ, 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 R623 UOJ registered?

R623 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R623 UOJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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