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S312 SVX

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

159,804 mi
Last recorded159,804 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 SVX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2009 159,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light is on

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

exhaust in very poor condition

front shockers weak

offside cv boot in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2008 144,256 miles

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

air bag light is on

all metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2008 144,256 miles

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

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

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

air bag light is on

all metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2007 127,666 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 127,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre/rear exhaust sections in poor surface condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2006 115,572 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 115,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S312 SVX is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S312 SVX, 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 S312 SVX?

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What year was S312 SVX registered?

S312 SVX is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S312 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S312 SVX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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