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S655 VUK

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,121 mi
Last recorded101,121 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 VUK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 101,121 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 101,115 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,241 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 96,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 88,067 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 88,067 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,509 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 86,507 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,614 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 83,604 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,632 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 81,621 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded and pitted

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 79,854 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,470 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,263 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 72,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,047 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,043 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,997 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,725 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,601 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,603 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,353 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,391 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 28,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S655 VUK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,619 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S655 VUK, 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 S655 VUK registered?

S655 VUK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S655 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S655 VUK shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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