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S351 RDA

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,403 mi
Last recorded88,403 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 RDA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,163 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 82,947 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 82,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,396 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,914 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 73,697 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 65,812 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 65,587 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,963 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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S351 RDA is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 82,098 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 S351 RDA, 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 27 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 S351 RDA registered?

S351 RDA is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S351 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S351 RDA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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