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R96 BAH

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,971 mi
Last recorded55,971 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 BAH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,971 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 52,845 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,845 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

srs light stays on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,816 miles

Nearside 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,977 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,670 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 44,389 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,935 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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R96 BAH is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R96 BAH, 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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R96 BAH is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R96 BAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 BAH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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