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S254 UEY

1998 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,455 mi
Last recorded40,455 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 UEY
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 40,147 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,398 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,182 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,331 miles

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,635 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,803 miles

oil leak

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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S254 UEY is a 1998 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S254 UEY, 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

How do I check the history of S254 UEY?

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What year was S254 UEY registered?

S254 UEY is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S254 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S254 UEY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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