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S270 GTM

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,850 mi
Last recorded74,850 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 GTM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,850 miles

All underbody metalwork corroded

Floor corroded

Front crossmember rusty

Grease contamination to nearside front hub

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

Steel brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose corroded

Steel brake pipes to rear caliper flexy hoses corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2010 74,841 miles

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

All underbody metalwork corroded

Floor corroded

Front crossmember rusty

Grease contamination to nearside front hub

Low effort (90kg) to offside park brake

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

Steel brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose corroded

Steel brake pipes to rear caliper flexy hoses corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2010 74,800 miles

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

Advisory notices as recorded at initial test

Low efforts to offside (58kg) and nearside (31kg) park brake

Fail 29 Jan 2010 74,758 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All underbody metalwork corroded

Floor corroded

Front crossmember rusty

Grease contamination to nearside front hub

Lower front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre tread depth low

Nearside rear tyre at legal limit

Offside rear roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand

Steel brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose corroded

Steel brake pipes to rear caliper flexy hoses corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,765 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 64,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,756 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,615 miles

front brake discs are deteriorating.

Pass 25 Aug 2005 58,729 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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S270 GTM is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S270 GTM, 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 S270 GTM registered?

S270 GTM is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S270 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S270 GTM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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