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S354 OAB

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,844 mi
Last recorded120,844 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 OAB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 120,844 miles

advise on drivers door mirrow condition

advise on n/sfront outer c/v gaiter showing signs of cracking up monitor

advise rear light lense has tapped repair

Pass 29 May 2008 106,388 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 101,132 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 101,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2006 95,635 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever travel

nearside door mirror missing

offside front wing damaged

t/ror end dust cover splight nearside

Fail 18 May 2006 95,633 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake lever travel

near side front door mirror missing

offside front wing damaged

t/ rod end dust cover splight n/side

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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S354 OAB is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S354 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 S354 OAB registered?

S354 OAB is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S354 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S354 OAB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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