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S502 AGP

1998 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,120 mi
Last recorded132,120 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 AGP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 132,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 127,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 121,961 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 114,749 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 108,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 104,719 miles

1 alloy rim and 3 steels fitted

front axle tyre size not compatible to rear but of the same

front c/v boots deteriateing/ perished

front num plate cracked

n/s rear tyre app limit

screw in o/s rear tyre tread

Fail 15 Nov 2013 104,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front c/v boots deteriateing/ perished

front num plate cracked

n/s rear tyre app limit

screw in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Nov 2012 98,137 miles

Exhaust Braket Touching Body

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,441 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 90,638 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 90,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 87,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,639 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,718 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 77,967 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 77,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 75,553 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 75,373 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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S502 AGP is a 1998 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S502 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S502 AGP registered?

S502 AGP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S502 AGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S502 AGP shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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