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S386 AOB

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,645 mi
Last recorded123,645 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 AOB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 123,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as chalked near supension mountigs (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipes front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2016 123,401 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,200 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 123,065 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 116,428 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 107,660 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 99,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 90,645 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 79,906 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 69,546 miles

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

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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S386 AOB is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S386 AOB, 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.

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What year was S386 AOB registered?

S386 AOB is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S386 AOB safe to buy?

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