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S589 CNM

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,072 mi
Last recorded143,072 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 CNM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 143,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 133,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 122,406 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 122,406 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 111,210 miles

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

brake binding slighty on o/s/f and n/s/r

o/s,f fog lamp cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2006 99,860 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front cv boots perishing

brakes all round are binding

front discs corroding

front no plate discouliring

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

rear no plate separating

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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S589 CNM is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S589 CNM, 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 S589 CNM registered?

S589 CNM is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S589 CNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S589 CNM shows 6 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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