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S133 TPU

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,139 mi
Last recorded135,139 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 TPU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 135,139 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 135,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010
Pass 29 May 2009 95,687 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 95,418 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,891 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 88,891 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2006 124,519 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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S133 TPU is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S133 TPU, 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 S133 TPU registered?

S133 TPU is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S133 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S133 TPU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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