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S197 UBL

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,447 mi
Last recorded187,447 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 UBL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 187,447 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 107,442 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 95,301 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 83,962 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 77,044 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,535 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 65,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 57,665 miles

engine radiator leaking

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Feb 2006 53,165 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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S197 UBL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S197 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S197 UBL registered?

S197 UBL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S197 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 UBL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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