MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
nearside front tyre valve rubbing on wheel trim
spare tyre tread worn to show cords
imbalance front brakes
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R626 SCF?
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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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