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S304 BTE

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 BTE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010
Fail 1 Feb 2010 111,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 101,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 170,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 155,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 138,637 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 138,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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S304 BTE is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 82,098 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 S304 BTE, 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 27 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 S304 BTE?

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What year was S304 BTE registered?

S304 BTE is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S304 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 BTE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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