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R982 ARW

1998 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,499 mi
Last recorded135,499 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 ARW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2014 135,499 miles

fuel tank kneck slightly damp

o/s rear tyre getting close to limit

slight play o/s front top ball joint

Pass 6 Feb 2013 124,602 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 113,228 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 101,230 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 95,807 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 89,080 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,122 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 54,293 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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R982 ARW is a 1998 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R982 ARW, 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 R982 ARW registered?

R982 ARW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R982 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R982 ARW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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