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S635 APM

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,471 mi
Last recorded61,471 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 APM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,471 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,210 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,313 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 57,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,891 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 55,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S635 APM is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S635 APM, 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 S635 APM registered?

S635 APM is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S635 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S635 APM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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