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S639 GAB

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,789 mi
Last recorded40,789 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 GAB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,789 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 133,765 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 132,421 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 132,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 127,678 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 121,487 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 117,821 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 117,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 112,152 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 106,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 100,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 98,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 87,769 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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S639 GAB is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S639 GAB?

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What year was S639 GAB registered?

S639 GAB is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S639 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S639 GAB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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