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S639 CTT

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,442 mi
Last recorded171,442 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 CTT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 171,442 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 171,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 159,040 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 158,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 145,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 135,313 miles

Spare wheel fitted on nearside rear

Fail 23 Jan 2014 135,298 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 129,150 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 119,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 111,788 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 103,939 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 103,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,257 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 88,021 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,822 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 80,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 73,004 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 73,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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S639 CTT is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S639 CTT, 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 S639 CTT registered?

S639 CTT is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S639 CTT safe to buy?

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