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R793 FNG

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,289 mi
Last recorded116,289 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 FNG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 116,289 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 100,451 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 90,391 miles

n/s mirror insecure

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 8 Aug 2006 90,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s mirror insecure

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2005 78,700 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 78,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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R793 FNG is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R793 FNG, 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 R793 FNG registered?

R793 FNG is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R793 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 FNG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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