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R684 MOJ

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,545 mi
Last recorded121,545 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 MOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 121,545 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Front brake pads worn

Offside front tyre HEAVILY worn inner edge

SRS Light on

Fail 25 Jul 2011 121,545 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Front brake pads worn

Offside front tyre HEAVILY worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

SRS Light on

Pass 21 Jul 2010 113,108 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

centre stop lamp incomplete

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2010 113,106 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

centre stop lamp incomplete

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 105,845 miles

1 segment of centre stop lamp not working.

nearside rear door unable to be opened.

parking brake lever travel will need attention soon.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 97,675 miles

1 front to rear brake pipe corroded:- keep in check.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 82,462 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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R684 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R684 MOJ, 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 R684 MOJ registered?

R684 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R684 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R684 MOJ shows 8 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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