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R690 XOA

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,207 mi
Last recorded62,207 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 XOA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,783 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 48,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,245 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 46,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,427 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 44,427 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,293 miles

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,863 miles

front and rear tyres starting to crack inbetween tread

Fail 10 Jul 2006 40,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R690 XOA is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R690 XOA, 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 R690 XOA registered?

R690 XOA is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R690 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 XOA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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