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S339 GRP

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,340 mi
Last recorded128,340 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS339 GRP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 128,340 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 122,857 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 116,205 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 116,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 108,842 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 108,840 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 104,725 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 104,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,994 miles

ADVISE C/V GAITERS PERISHED BUT NOT SPLIT

ADVISE FRONT No PLATE CRACKED

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE AT 2/1-6

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE AT 1-6MM

ADVISE WIPERS SPLIT AT ENDS

Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,321 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 87,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

ADVISE O/S FRONT B/DISC S/CORROSION

ADVISE OIL LEAKS

ADVISE STONE CHIP TO SCREEN

Pass 19 Oct 2005 85,236 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 85,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE HJGH LEVEL B/LIGHT DETERIORATING

ADVISE O/S & N/S C/V GAITERS PERISHED BETWEEN PLEETS

ADVISE STONE CHIP ZONE (A) WITHIN 10mm

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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S339 GRP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,619 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S339 GRP, 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 S339 GRP registered?

S339 GRP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S339 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S339 GRP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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