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R956 DCP

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,178 mi
Last recorded106,178 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 DCP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,178 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 106,178 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,638 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 100,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 95,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 89,735 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 89,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,244 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 83,244 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,452 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 77,253 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,015 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 71,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 65,131 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 65,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R956 DCP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R956 DCP, 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 R956 DCP registered?

R956 DCP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R956 DCP safe to buy?

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