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S580 DNU

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,172 mi
Last recorded101,172 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 DNU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 101,172 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 101,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

SRS light stays on

one element of high level stop light not lit

Pass 9 Jan 2007 90,324 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 90,324 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2006 79,637 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 79,637 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

SRS lamp permanently lit

n/s windscreen washer partially blocked

one element of high level stop lamp not lit

plastic covers on sills

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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S580 DNU is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S580 DNU, 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 S580 DNU registered?

S580 DNU is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S580 DNU safe to buy?

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