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R871 OCD

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 OCD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,615 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank ()

vehicle has under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2016 105,448 miles

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,344 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front wing has corrosion not resulting in a sharp edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,196 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chasis has surface corrosion.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 100,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chasis has surface corrosion.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 95,731 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 91,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,434 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 80,576 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 75,906 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,769 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,167 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,050 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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R871 OCD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R871 OCD, 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

How do I check the history of R871 OCD?

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What year was R871 OCD registered?

R871 OCD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R871 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 OCD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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