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R94 GFL

1998 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,852 mi
Last recorded108,852 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 GFL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 108,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 105,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 102,137 miles

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

UNABLE TO INSPECT CONDITION OF ANY BRAKE DISCS OR PADS DUE TO VIEW BEING OBSTRUCTED BY WHEEL TRIMS AND BRAKE BACKING PLATES - ADVISE CUSTOMER TO REMOVE WHEELS AND INSPECT

Fail 6 Nov 2008 102,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

UNABLE TO INSPECT CONDITION OF ANY BRAKE DISCS OR PADS DUE TO VIEW BEING OBSTRUCTED BY WHEEL TRIMS AND BRAKE BACKING PLATES - ADVISE CUSTOMER TO REMOVE WHEELS AND INSPECT

Pass 7 Sep 2007 99,575 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 99,570 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,426 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 96,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R94 GFL is a 1998 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R94 GFL, 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 R94 GFL registered?

R94 GFL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R94 GFL safe to buy?

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