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S418 HKO

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,859 mi
Last recorded123,859 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 HKO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 123,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tested wet

Fail 30 Jul 2013 123,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tested wet

Pass 20 Jul 2012 116,585 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to limit

pin hole near side front c.v gaitor

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2011 109,327 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 109,225 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 109,120 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,598 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 102,596 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 99,104 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,304 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 94,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 91,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 91,533 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 87,002 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 87,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S418 HKO is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S418 HKO, 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 S418 HKO registered?

S418 HKO is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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