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S454 OFR

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,949 mi
Last recorded112,949 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 OFR
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 112,949 miles

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 24 Oct 2009 105,686 miles

NSR brake disc slightly corroded

OSF window does not open

OSR brake binding slightly

SRS light on

Worn bearing type noise from engine

Fail 22 Oct 2009 105,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NSR brake disc slightly corroded

OSF window does not open

OSR brake binding slightly

SRS light on

Worn bearing type noise from engine

Fail 13 Oct 2008 104,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

hand brake travel

repair to o/s/ mirror

Pass 13 Oct 2008 104,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

hand brake travel

repair to o/s/ mirror

Pass 23 Oct 2007 103,003 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 101,318 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 101,318 miles

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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S454 OFR is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S454 OFR, 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 S454 OFR registered?

S454 OFR is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S454 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S454 OFR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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