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R812 DDT

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,502 mi
Last recorded69,502 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 DDT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,113 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 43,339 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,611 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 38,611 miles

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,009 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 35,009 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,837 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 29,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,201 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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R812 DDT is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R812 DDT, 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 R812 DDT registered?

R812 DDT is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R812 DDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R812 DDT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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