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S133 UBL

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,153 mi
Last recorded89,153 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 UBL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 89,153 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 89,153 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 86,406 miles

ADVISE O/S/R H/BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE NO LOCK PADS NEW PASS AND ADVISE

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 86,406 miles

ADVISE O/S/R H/BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE NO LOCK PADS NEW PASS AND ADVISE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 82,168 miles

ADVISE REAR No PLATE DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,991 miles

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

nearside front mirror glass tape on

rear number plate shows signs of wear

Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,594 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,963 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 59,585 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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S133 UBL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S133 UBL registered?

S133 UBL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S133 UBL safe to buy?

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