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R639 JPD

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,055 mi
Last recorded119,055 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 JPD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 119,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NOTE not all bulbs in centre rear stop lamp working

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

check for dampness around power steering pump

check front brakes for imbalance (slightly warped discs?)

multiple damage to windscreen

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

STRONGLY ADVISE power steering pump very noisy, replace A.S.A.P.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 119,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NOTE not all bulbs in centre rear stop lamp working

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

STRONGLY ADVISE check front brakes for imbalance 22-23%

check for dampness around power steering pump

multiple damage to windscreen

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

STRONGLY ADVISE power steering pump very noisy, replace A.S.A.P.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 97,092 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 74,869 miles

front brakes imbalance at limit of 25%. (o/s/f 350 - n/s/f 260)

long handbrake travel

o/s/f cv gaiter starting to perish

o/s/f tyre near limit

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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R639 JPD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R639 JPD, 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 R639 JPD registered?

R639 JPD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R639 JPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 JPD shows 4 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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