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S246 MLP

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,911 mi
Last recorded110,911 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 MLP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2014 110,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 108,781 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,501 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 107,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 107,031 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 106,790 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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S246 MLP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S246 MLP, 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 S246 MLP registered?

S246 MLP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S246 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S246 MLP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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