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S637 OVP

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,054 mi
Last recorded88,054 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS637 OVP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,054 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front to rear brake pipes covered with grease

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

signs of fuel leak at fuel filler pipe

Fail 23 Sep 2011 87,942 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front to rear brake pipes covered with grease

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

signs of fuel leak at fuel filler pipe

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,825 miles

Battery insecure

front brake pipes to flexis corroded x2 + rear pipes to flexis offside & nearside

rear brake disc covers missing o/s n/s rear

Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,876 miles

main filler + breather fuel pipes corroded no leaks

metal brake pipes masked in underseal

Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,230 miles

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

oil leak at sump

outer sills fitted with plastic mouldings no view

Fail 17 Sep 2007 70,048 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 70,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,836 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 62,040 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 62,040 miles

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

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

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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S637 OVP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S637 OVP, 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 S637 OVP registered?

S637 OVP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S637 OVP safe to buy?

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