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S256 NES

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,876 mi
Last recorded108,876 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 NES
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 108,876 miles

stone chip in zone A / washers partly working/ centre seat belt not checked/body damage ,screatches ,corrosion / slight uneven werness to osf tyre/osf wheel binding/both rear upper suspension arm bushes heavily worn /exhaust heavily deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2010 108,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

stone chip in zone A / washers partly working/ centre seat belt not checked/body damage ,screatches ,corrosion / slight uneven werness to osf tyre/osf wheel binding/both rear upper suspension arm bushes heavily worn /exhaust heavily deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2009 105,341 miles

ns wing repeater slightly insercure/heavy brake pipe corrosion/exhaust deteriorated/coil springs corroded/poor effort from osr parking brake

Pass 5 Aug 2008 101,325 miles

All brake pipes corroding

Both drive shaft seals leaking slightly

Both rear springs corroded

Catalytic converter rattling inside

Dampness around power steering rack

Heavy oil leak on engine

Heavy underbody and component corrossion

Nearside rear disc scored

Slight body damage

Fail 1 Aug 2008 101,278 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All brake pipes corroding

Both drive shaft seals leaking slightly

Both rear springs corroded

Catalytic converter rattling inside

Dampness around power steering rack

Heavy oil leak on engine

Heavy underbody and component corrossion

Nearside rear disc scored

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

Slight body damage

Pass 11 Aug 2007 98,050 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 98,050 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise hevey corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

exhaust corrosion

rear shox absorbers rubber mountings cracked + perished

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2006 93,968 miles

front wiper smearing /general body damage & scratches//suspension corrosion/front tyres heavily cracking ,uneveny worn on edges/nail osf tyre/both rear tyres heavily cracking/heavy exhaust corrosion + alignment poor/poor effort from osr parking brake

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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S256 NES is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S256 NES, 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 S256 NES?

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What year was S256 NES registered?

S256 NES is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S256 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 NES shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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