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S624 MJB

1998 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,695 mi
Last recorded166,695 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS624 MJB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 166,695 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2008 166,695 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 157,048 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2007 156,987 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2006 147,087 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front no plate cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2006 147,087 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front no plate cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2005 138,551 miles

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

corrosion on n/s outer rear wheel arch

front no plate cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2005 138,551 miles

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

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

corrosion on n/s outer rear wheel arch

front no plate cracked

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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S624 MJB is a 1998 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S624 MJB, 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 S624 MJB registered?

S624 MJB is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S624 MJB safe to buy?

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