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S340 OAB

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,300 mi
Last recorded84,300 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 OAB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 84,300 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 84,300 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 84,270 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 84,253 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,697 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 69,602 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,556 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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S340 OAB is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S340 OAB, 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 S340 OAB registered?

S340 OAB is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S340 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S340 OAB shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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