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S603 SRD

1998 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,307 mi
Last recorded45,307 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 SRD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in front tie rods

Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,531 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 31,529 miles

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

slight exhaust leak rear joint

Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,720 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 18,720 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,185 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 15,813 miles

nail in tyre

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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S603 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S603 SRD, 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 S603 SRD?

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What year was S603 SRD registered?

S603 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S603 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S603 SRD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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