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S375 FTA

1997 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,186 mi
Last recorded93,186 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS375 FTA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 83,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 81,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 73,513 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 68,745 miles

srs light on dash

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2006 68,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

srs light on dash

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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S375 FTA is a 1997 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 100,720 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 S375 FTA, 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 29 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 S375 FTA registered?

S375 FTA is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S375 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S375 FTA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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