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S621 XAD

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,896 mi
Last recorded129,896 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS621 XAD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 129,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 127,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 122,543 miles

Slight oil leaks. Kerb damage to alloys. Sracking & perishing to steering & suspension bushes. Slight cracking to rear tyres. Rear discs corroded. Coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2009 122,543 miles

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

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

Slight oil leaks. Kerb damage to alloys. Sracking & perishing to steering & suspension bushes. Slight cracking to rear tyres. Rear discs corroded. Coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 119,501 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 119,501 miles

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

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

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

Slight smear from wipers/ Rear brake dsics are heavily corroded/ Both front brake hoses are contaminated by grease/ All coil springs are corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 116,333 miles

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

outer sills covered in plastic trim †rear discs corroded †minor oil leaks †suspension bushes perrsihed/cracked †exhaust front pipe corroded †n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 5 Sep 2006 112,664 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded †cracking/perrishing to various suspension bushes †cracking to both outer c.v gaiters †slight damage to alloy rims †

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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S621 XAD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc 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 S621 XAD, 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 S621 XAD?

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What year was S621 XAD registered?

S621 XAD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S621 XAD safe to buy?

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