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R842 MTD

1998 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,216 mi
Last recorded139,216 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 MTD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2011 139,216 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 139,216 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 127,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 119,483 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 119,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 111,850 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 111,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 104,805 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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R842 MTD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R842 MTD, 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 R842 MTD registered?

R842 MTD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R842 MTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 MTD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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