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S455 SRD

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 SRD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014
Fail 11 Mar 2014 67,851 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,991 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,991 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,251 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 61,251 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,968 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,716 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 56,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,434 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 54,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 52,022 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,022 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,416 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 49,416 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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S455 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S455 SRD, 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 S455 SRD registered?

S455 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S455 SRD safe to buy?

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