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S611 JAH

1998 Rover Unknown

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,155 mi
Last recorded84,155 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS611 JAH
MakeRover
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 84,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 84,153 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 77,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 11,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 11,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 71,116 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Rover Unknown?

Based on 412 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 4
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S611 JAH is a 1998 Rover Unknown in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Rover Unknown fails its MOT is suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S611 JAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was S611 JAH registered?

S611 JAH is a 1998 Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S611 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S611 JAH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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