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S201 OCW

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,734 mi
Last recorded93,734 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 OCW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,734 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,594 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 78,993 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 69,859 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,566 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,310 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,897 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,882 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,962 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,686 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 49,343 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front 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 15 Mar 2007 46,359 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,502 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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S201 OCW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S201 OCW, 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 S201 OCW registered?

S201 OCW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S201 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S201 OCW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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