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S595 DWH

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,865 mi
Last recorded36,865 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS595 DWH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 36,865 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 36,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 35,589 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 35,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 34,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 34,331 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 34,331 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,622 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 32,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 30,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,033 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 26,908 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,878 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,914 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,648 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,909 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,752 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,724 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 7,487 miles

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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S595 DWH is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S595 DWH, 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 S595 DWH?

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What year was S595 DWH registered?

S595 DWH is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S595 DWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S595 DWH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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