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R874 MOJ

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,371 mi
Last recorded101,371 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 MOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2006 101,371 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 21 Sep 2006 101,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front cv boots starting to perish

Both front windows not working

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Full sill covers fitted

Handbrake near end of travel

Nearside front wing damaged

Offside inner cv boot slight leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some bulbs not working in high level brake light

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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R874 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R874 MOJ, 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 R874 MOJ registered?

R874 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R874 MOJ safe to buy?

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