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S606 LRW

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,553 mi
Last recorded41,553 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS606 LRW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 41,553 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 41,535 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,454 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 41,454 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,398 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 41,231 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,040 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,930 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,467 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,806 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 38,806 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,964 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,062 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 32,955 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,698 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 28,638 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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S606 LRW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S606 LRW, 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 S606 LRW registered?

S606 LRW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S606 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S606 LRW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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