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R642 BON

1998 Rover 618

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,962 mi
Last recorded136,962 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 BON
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 136,962 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 136,962 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 122,670 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 106,405 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 106,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 93,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2005 76,224 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 76,224 miles

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

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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R642 BON is a 1998 Rover 618 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R642 BON, 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 R642 BON registered?

R642 BON is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R642 BON shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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