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R624 ORW

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,006 mi
Last recorded120,006 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 ORW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 120,006 miles

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

both rear tyres slightley wearing on inner edge

slight damage to offside mirror glass

Pass 2 Apr 2011 116,483 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 116,483 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 112,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to offside mirror glass

Pass 7 Apr 2010 112,862 miles

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

slight damage to offside mirror glass

Pass 18 Oct 2008 106,504 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 101,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 95,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s door mirror slighty damaged

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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R624 ORW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R624 ORW, 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 R624 ORW registered?

R624 ORW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R624 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R624 ORW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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