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S636 UVG

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,342 mi
Last recorded111,342 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 UVG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 111,342 miles

Battery insecure

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 9 Nov 2010 111,331 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 6 Oct 2009 103,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 29 Sep 2009 103,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

airbag warning light on

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Oct 2008 93,777 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Oct 2008 93,777 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2007 84,637 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 84,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 74,629 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 74,629 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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S636 UVG is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S636 UVG, 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 S636 UVG registered?

S636 UVG is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S636 UVG safe to buy?

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