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S581 DNU

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,138 mi
Last recorded151,138 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 DNU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 151,138 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 137,340 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding. n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

small hole in o/s front outer cv boot, slight leakage of grease

Pass 21 Nov 2007 126,095 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 125,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s cv boot has small slit and leaking slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2006 112,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 112,917 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 100,531 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 100,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S581 DNU is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S581 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 S581 DNU registered?

S581 DNU is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S581 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S581 DNU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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