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R712 LWV

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,370 mi
Last recorded115,370 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 LWV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 115,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 113,513 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 113,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 113,049 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 113,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 112,048 miles

Front bumper insecure

n/s/r bumper is damaged

n/s/r light cluster is damaged

o/s/f wing is damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wing is damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2012 107,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 105,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 103,932 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 103,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,456 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 97,787 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 97,787 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R712 LWV is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R712 LWV, 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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R712 LWV is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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