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S525 BPA

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,926 mi
Last recorded197,926 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 BPA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 197,926 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 184,086 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 184,086 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 169,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 155,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 143,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 130,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 126,696 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 114,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 99,808 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 95,886 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 95,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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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S525 BPA is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S525 BPA, 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 S525 BPA?

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What year was S525 BPA registered?

S525 BPA is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S525 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 BPA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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