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R626 SCF

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,536 mi
Last recorded133,536 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 SCF
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 133,536 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

long travel on parkbrake

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

slight brake bind on offside front

steering wheel cover coming adrift

Fail 29 Nov 2007 133,529 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

long travel on parkbrake

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

slight brake bind on offside front

steering wheel cover coming adrift

Pass 1 Dec 2006 123,511 miles

nearside front tyre valve rubbing on wheel trim

spare tyre tread worn to show cords

Pass 21 Dec 2005 117,925 miles

imbalance front brakes

Fail 21 Dec 2005 117,925 miles

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

imbalance front brakes

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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R626 SCF is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R626 SCF, 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 R626 SCF registered?

R626 SCF is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R626 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 SCF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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