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S469 AGP

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,254 mi
Last recorded112,254 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 AGP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 112,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 101,408 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate cracked

Handbrake travel long

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

PAS hose damp

Power steering rack damp

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Rocker cover damp

Fail 4 Dec 2009 101,408 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake fluid low

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate cracked

Handbrake travel long

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

PAS hose damp

Power steering rack damp

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Rocker cover damp

Fail 12 Dec 2008 90,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight drag on nearside rear brake

Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,827 miles

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

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

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

slight drag on nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

score marks on screen

Fail 23 Nov 2007 79,967 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

score marks on screen

Pass 8 Dec 2006 69,180 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 69,180 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

nearside mirror broken

offside washer jet blocked

windscreen scored

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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S469 AGP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S469 AGP, 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 S469 AGP registered?

S469 AGP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S469 AGP safe to buy?

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