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S459 XAY

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,910 mi
Last recorded164,910 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 XAY
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 164,910 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2024 164,908 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2019 164,905 miles

all suspension parts slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 164,903 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension parts rusted

Fail 29 Oct 2018 164,802 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension parts rusted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 164,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 164,896 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 164,893 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 161,753 miles

offside front upper ball joint slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2013 156,757 miles

offside front upper ball joint slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2012 152,360 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 148,283 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 148,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 145,832 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2009 143,289 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 143,281 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 137,649 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 137,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 122,773 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 113,933 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 107,262 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S459 XAY 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S459 XAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S459 XAY registered?

S459 XAY is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S459 XAY safe to buy?

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