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S409 ORN

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,147 mi
Last recorded159,147 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 ORN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 159,147 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 159,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 140,407 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 140,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 126,196 miles

Both rear brake pipes to rear flexible pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2009 126,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 115,891 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 99,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 99,406 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 81,594 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 81,594 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 69,258 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 68,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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S409 ORN is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S409 ORN, 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 S409 ORN registered?

S409 ORN is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S409 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S409 ORN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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