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R846 OWH

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,925 mi
Last recorded85,925 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 OWH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,925 miles

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

s.r.s warning light on

Fail 1 Nov 2011 85,920 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

s.r.s warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank filler pipe corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2010 80,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank filler pipe corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,016 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,150 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,690 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 58,993 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 51,725 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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R846 OWH is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R846 OWH, 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 R846 OWH registered?

R846 OWH is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R846 OWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R846 OWH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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