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S253 MLP

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,570 mi
Last recorded61,570 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 MLP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,570 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 57,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,821 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 53,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,848 miles

o/s front tyre has tread damage

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,081 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,690 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 35,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,179 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,958 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 31,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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S253 MLP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S253 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 S253 MLP registered?

S253 MLP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S253 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S253 MLP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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