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S388 AOX

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

73,317 mi
Last recorded73,317 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2005
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 AOX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2005 73,317 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

advise front wheel alignment due to unevan wear to both front tyres on the inner edges

advise off side front tyre on legal limit †

advise off side rear tyre wearing unevan around the circumfrance of the binner edge of the tyre

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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S388 AOX is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1999 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 82,098 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 S388 AOX, 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 27 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 S388 AOX?

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What year was S388 AOX registered?

S388 AOX is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S388 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 AOX shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S388 AOX have outstanding finance?

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