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S472 SRD

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,042 mi
Last recorded118,042 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 SRD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 118,042 miles

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

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)

hand brake travel close to limit

o/s front indicator lens damage

Pass 1 Nov 2007 100,645 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 100,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 93,558 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 93,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 85,448 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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S472 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S472 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S472 SRD registered?

S472 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S472 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S472 SRD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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