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S614 GJW

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,809 mi
Last recorded129,809 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS614 GJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 129,809 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 129,809 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOW

SUBSTANTIAL OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA ON TO EXHAUST FRONT PIPE ( FIRE HAZARD ) AND ROAD SURFACE.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 119,152 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

offside rear parking brake low

rear foot brake effort low

Pass 2 Feb 2006 106,913 miles

bumper insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2004 95,003 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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S614 GJW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S614 GJW, 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 S614 GJW registered?

S614 GJW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S614 GJW safe to buy?

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