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S58 UTW

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,920 mi
Last recorded173,920 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 UTW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 173,920 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 173,891 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 166,290 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 166,170 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023
Fail 8 Mar 2023 152,895 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 151,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 145,922 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 157,069 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 145,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 142,406 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 139,302 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 88,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 72,555 miles

SRS warning light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S58 UTW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,619 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S58 UTW, 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 S58 UTW?

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What year was S58 UTW registered?

S58 UTW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S58 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S58 UTW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S58 UTW have outstanding finance?

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