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S625 OCK

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,898 mi
Last recorded67,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 OCK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,898 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 67,898 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 62,089 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,491 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 59,487 miles

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

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 48,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 48,625 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 48,092 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2010 48,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 May 2009 46,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 44,187 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 42,018 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 39,559 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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S625 OCK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S625 OCK, 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 S625 OCK registered?

S625 OCK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S625 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S625 OCK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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