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S622 VAO

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,753 mi
Last recorded166,753 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS622 VAO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 166,753 miles

corrosion starting on all over underside of vehical

Pass 26 Jul 2016 164,258 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 160,190 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 155,374 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 150,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Service brake and parking brake only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

rear crossmember corroded

rear metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion advise further investigation

rear spring carriers corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 150,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

rear crossmember corroded

rear metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion advise further investigation

rear spring carriers corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 150,496 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 145,547 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 140,519 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 140,519 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 135,328 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 135,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

near side rear backing plate non-existant

protective covers missing from both cables and both calipers

Pass 31 Jul 2008 123,176 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 123,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear stone guard missing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 111,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 103,929 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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S622 VAO is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S622 VAO, 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 S622 VAO registered?

S622 VAO is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S622 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S622 VAO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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