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S320 BWU

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,032 mi
Last recorded70,032 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 BWU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,032 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,707 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 66,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,656 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,999 miles

offside front footbrake slow showing 15% imbalance

Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,978 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 40,328 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 34,955 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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S320 BWU is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 S320 BWU, 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 S320 BWU?

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What year was S320 BWU registered?

S320 BWU is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S320 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S320 BWU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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