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S314 AHS

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,221 mi
Last recorded70,221 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 AHS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 70,196 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,796 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 59,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,489 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 42,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 31,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 31,989 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 18,134 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 18,134 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 16,799 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 16,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 12,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,008 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 9,851 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,387 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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S314 AHS is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S314 AHS, 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.

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What year was S314 AHS registered?

S314 AHS is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S314 AHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S314 AHS shows 16 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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