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R647 ORW

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,754 mi
Last recorded100,754 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 ORW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,754 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres perishing but not split

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,847 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,663 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 81,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,853 miles

advise slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,286 miles

advise n/s/r tyre getting low on tread (205/55x16)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

advise n/s/r tyre getting low on tread (205/55x16)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,680 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 68,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 62,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,065 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,748 miles

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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R647 ORW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R647 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

How do I check the history of R647 ORW?

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What year was R647 ORW registered?

R647 ORW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R647 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R647 ORW shows 16 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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