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S573 FDL

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,171 mi
Last recorded103,171 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 FDL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2010 103,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 103,171 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 96,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,271 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,310 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 89,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 84,319 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

long parking brake travel

Fail 12 Apr 2007 84,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both outer c v gaitors age cracking

exhaust heavily corroded

parking brake travel high

Fail 17 Oct 2005 75,341 miles

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

advanced cracking on outer cv boots

air bag warning lamp staying on

corrosion on exhaust system

front shockers damp

slight corrosion on front discs

slight oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2005 75,341 miles

advanced cracking on outer cv boots

air bag warning lamp staying on

corrosion on exhaust system

front shockers damp

slight corrosion on front discs

slight oil leaks

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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S573 FDL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S573 FDL, 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 S573 FDL registered?

S573 FDL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S573 FDL safe to buy?

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