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N888 MJS

1998 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,809 mi
Last recorded53,809 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 MJS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,809 miles

sills covered not allowing full inspection

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 31 May 2018 53,804 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

sills covered not allowing full inspection

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,630 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,395 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 39,395 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 39,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 38,999 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,895 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 38,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,830 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,160 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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N888 MJS is a 1998 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N888 MJS, 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 N888 MJS registered?

N888 MJS is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is N888 MJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 MJS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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