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S358 SRD

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,918 mi
Last recorded76,918 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS358 SRD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2008 76,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,831 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,861 miles

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

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

handbrake small amount of reserve

n/s rear anti roll bar droplink showin g advanced wear

Pass 7 Sep 2005 55,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake small amount of reserve

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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S358 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S358 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S358 SRD?

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What year was S358 SRD registered?

S358 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S358 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S358 SRD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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