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R651 ORW

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,740 mi
Last recorded116,740 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 ORW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 116,740 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 116,740 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 109,549 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 103,267 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 94,600 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 85,241 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 85,213 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 75,930 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 73,672 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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R651 ORW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R651 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 R651 ORW?

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What year was R651 ORW registered?

R651 ORW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R651 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R651 ORW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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