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S618 MJM

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,357 mi
Last recorded82,357 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 MJM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,357 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly siezed

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,357 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

N/S/R tyre slightly siezed

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 81,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,490 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 80,927 miles

O/S/R tyre inner wall perished.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,927 miles

O/S/R tyre inner wall perished.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,165 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 79,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,253 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,361 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 77,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,385 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 75,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 72,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly cracked on outter walls.

Pass 14 Oct 2005 68,975 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 68,975 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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S618 MJM is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S618 MJM, 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.

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What year was S618 MJM registered?

S618 MJM is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S618 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S618 MJM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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