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R945 WLD

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,153 mi
Last recorded123,153 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 WLD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 123,153 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 123,142 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,973 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 119,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,574 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 117,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2013 115,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 112,899 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 112,889 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,312 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 109,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,451 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 105,451 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 101,934 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 97,981 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 92,902 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 88,852 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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R945 WLD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R945 WLD, 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 R945 WLD registered?

R945 WLD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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