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S350 SRD

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,828 mi
Last recorded118,828 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 SRD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 118,828 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached main engine earth strap (1.9.2b)

both front upper suspension arm ball joint gaitors deteriated

Fail 23 Sep 2015 118,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section ( emmisions to be checked once exhaust repaired ) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached main engine earth strap (1.9.2b)

both front upper suspension arm ball joint gaitors deteriated

Pass 4 Aug 2014 116,862 miles

both front upper ball joint gaitors deteriated

brake pedal rubber deteriating

n/s/r tyre heavy outer edge wear

rear exhaust box rubber deteriating

slight corrosion main steel brake pipes

slight marking to windscreen from wipers

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2013 112,772 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 112,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 107,629 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 107,626 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 100,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,078 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 94,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 87,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 87,716 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 79,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 67,411 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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S350 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc 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 S350 SRD, 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 S350 SRD registered?

S350 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S350 SRD safe to buy?

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