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R827 EHJ

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,620 mi
Last recorded163,620 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 EHJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2018 163,620 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 159,478 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 153,936 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 148,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 143,803 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 138,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 131,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 125,348 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 114,604 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 103,244 miles

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

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 28 Jul 2008 95,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 86,855 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 78,525 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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R827 EHJ is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R827 EHJ, 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 R827 EHJ registered?

R827 EHJ is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R827 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R827 EHJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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