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R956 MOJ

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,953 mi
Last recorded136,953 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 MOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 136,953 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 118,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 101,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2010 101,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,296 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 85,286 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 72,582 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 70,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 62,829 miles

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

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

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

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 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R956 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R956 MOJ registered?

R956 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R956 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 MOJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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