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S599 VAO

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,531 mi
Last recorded155,531 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 VAO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 155,531 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear discs working on reduced brakeing area corroded pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 148,835 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 141,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 134,251 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 134,251 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 123,993 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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S599 VAO is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red 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 S599 VAO, 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 S599 VAO registered?

S599 VAO is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S599 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S599 VAO 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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