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R746 UWG

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

113,926 mi
Last recorded113,926 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 UWG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 113,926 miles

All Brake Pipe Unions & Brake Hose Ferroles are corroding.

Centre Exhaust Hanger is missing, but the exhaust system is still very secure.

Front Tyres are approaching the legal limit.

Front Wipers Worn.

General Corrosion is occuring on the underbody of the vehicle, especially along seams and edges.

High Level Brake Lamp Unit has become detached from the rear window, but is still secure on the parcel shelf, and operates in the correct direction.

O/S Headlamp Image is loosing clarity.

Rear Brake Pipes, and Front to Rear Brake Pipes are corroding.

The Front Brake Discs have a wear lip, and will need replacing at the next pad interval.

The Rear Brake Discs are corroded on the inner faces, recommended replacement at the next pad interval.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 113,925 miles

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

All Brake Pipe Unions & Brake Hose Ferroles are corroding.

Centre Exhaust Hanger is missing, but the exhaust system is still very secure.

Front Tyres are approaching the legal limit.

Front Wipers Worn.

General Corrosion is occuring on the underbody of the vehicle, especially along seams and edges.

High Level Brake Lamp Unit has become detached from the rear window, but is still secure on the parcel shelf, and operates in the correct direction.

O/S Headlamp Image is loosing clarity.

Rear Brake Pipes, and Front to Rear Brake Pipes are corroding.

The Front Brake Discs have a wear lip, and will need replacing at the next pad interval.

The Rear Brake Discs are corroded on the inner faces, recommended replacement at the next pad interval.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 109,103 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion started generally on underbody

corrosion started on brake hose ferroules

high level brake lamp adrift from rear screen

n/s/f sidelamp slightly dim

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s wiper split

o/s/r brake disc corroded, [inner face].

o/s/r brakes backplate corroded

one central exhaust hangeradrift but exhaust secure at this time

Pass 17 Dec 2010 109,103 miles

corrosion started generally on underbody

corrosion started on brake hose ferroules

high level brake lamp adrift from rear screen

n/s/f sidelamp slightly dim

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s wiper split

o/s/r brake disc corroded, [inner face].

o/s/r brakes backplate corroded

one central exhaust hangeradrift but exhaust secure at this time

Fail 17 Dec 2010 109,103 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion started generally on underbody

corrosion started on brake hose ferroules

high level brake lamp adrift from rear screen

n/s/f sidelamp slightly dim

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s wiper split

o/s/r brake disc corroded, [inner face].

o/s/r brakes backplate corroded

one central exhaust hanger adrift but exhaust secure at this time

Pass 14 Dec 2009 103,913 miles

o/s headlamp lens chipped

small chip in screen

Fail 14 Dec 2009 103,913 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s headlamp lens chipped

small chip in screen

Fail 17 Dec 2008 96,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s/r anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

o/s/r brakes backplate heavily corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,842 miles

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s/r anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

o/s/r brakes backplate heavily corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2007 88,792 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2007 88,792 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Dec 2006 77,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s wiper noisy

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2006 77,439 miles

n/s wiper noisy

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Dec 2005 65,468 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake lamp/3 bulbs inoperative out of 5

n/s/r tyre tread dead on legal limit

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2005 65,468 miles

high level brake lamp/3 bulbs inoperative out of 5

n/s/r tyre tread dead on legal limit

rear no plate deteriorating

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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R746 UWG is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R746 UWG, 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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What year was R746 UWG registered?

R746 UWG is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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