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S414 AAX

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,265 mi
Last recorded115,265 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 AAX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 115,265 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 104,082 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 104,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 96,158 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 88,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 81,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 77,696 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 77,647 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 77,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 71,263 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 71,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 70,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 65,484 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 65,484 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 56,575 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 56,558 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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S414 AAX is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S414 AAX, 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 S414 AAX registered?

S414 AAX is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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