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S129 ROA

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,024 mi
Last recorded115,024 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 ROA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 115,024 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

both front brakes dragging slightly

engine oil leak but not excessive

Fail 4 Oct 2018 111,713 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear, to caliper flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

both front brakes dragging slightly

engine oil leak but not excessive

Pass 11 Aug 2017 109,791 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 109,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,298 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 104,681 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 101,781 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 100,161 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 100,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,339 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011
Pass 18 Aug 2010 92,504 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 89,845 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 89,845 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 86,751 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 82,307 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 77,171 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 72,121 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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S129 ROA is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S129 ROA, 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 S129 ROA registered?

S129 ROA is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S129 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S129 ROA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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