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S411 YOL

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,112 mi
Last recorded64,112 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS411 YOL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,112 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,147 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2017 56,085 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,235 miles

both front tyres tread low and sidewalls perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,734 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 42,734 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,731 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 40,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,357 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 38,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,485 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 36,485 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,039 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 34,039 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,719 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,600 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 24,545 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,111 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 19,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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S411 YOL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S411 YOL, 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 S411 YOL registered?

S411 YOL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S411 YOL shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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