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R926 CCL

1998 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,554 mi
Last recorded120,554 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 CCL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 120,554 miles

Advise:o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2009 120,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Advise:o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 116,677 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 111,516 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 111,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 106,567 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 106,567 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

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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R926 CCL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R926 CCL, 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 R926 CCL registered?

R926 CCL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R926 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R926 CCL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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