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S368 LRW

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,435 mi
Last recorded112,435 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS368 LRW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2010 112,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel high

offside obligatory mirror glass poor condition

offside rear tyre outer edge worn (on limit)

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2010 112,435 miles

handbrake travel high

offside obligatory mirror glass poor condition

offside rear tyre outer edge worn (on limit)

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,288 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 95,286 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2008 81,927 miles

front numberplate condition poor

Fail 14 Aug 2008 81,921 miles

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

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

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

front numberplate condition poor

Fail 15 Aug 2007 71,266 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear shock absorber damp

Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,266 miles

n/s rear shock absorber damp

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 49,372 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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S368 LRW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S368 LRW, 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 S368 LRW registered?

S368 LRW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S368 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S368 LRW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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