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S124 UBL

1998 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

87,783 mi
Last recorded87,783 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 UBL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 87,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 87,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 80,592 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 80,592 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 80,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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S124 UBL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S124 UBL, 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 S124 UBL registered?

S124 UBL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S124 UBL safe to buy?

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