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S506 LRW

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,725 mi
Last recorded125,725 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 LRW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 125,725 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 118,377 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 118,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 110,514 miles

both front to rear brake pipes

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2010 110,514 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes

o/s/r brake slight bind

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2009 102,182 miles

handbrake travel

n/s/f brake slight bind

rear no plate

Fail 20 Jan 2009 102,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel

n/s/f brake slight bind

rear no plate

Pass 4 Dec 2007 95,648 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 95,643 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 86,136 miles

front nos plate discoloured

Pass 6 Oct 2005 75,708 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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S506 LRW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S506 LRW, 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

How do I check the history of S506 LRW?

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What year was S506 LRW registered?

S506 LRW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S506 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S506 LRW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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