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S210 BNU

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,905 mi
Last recorded122,905 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 BNU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 122,905 miles

Air bag light on

Corrosion to brake pipes

Offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Fail 18 Jan 2011 122,891 miles

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

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

Air bag light on

Corrosion to brake pipes

Offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 23 Jul 2007 116,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 116,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 104,733 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes correded

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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S210 BNU is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S210 BNU, 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 S210 BNU registered?

S210 BNU is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S210 BNU safe to buy?

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