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S659 SRD

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,951 mi
Last recorded144,951 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 SRD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2013 144,951 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

l/p/g cap cracked on edge

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 144,951 miles

l/p/g cap cracked on edge

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 130,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 130,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 118,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 107,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 107,760 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 103,121 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 103,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 95,420 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 92,808 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 87,275 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 87,275 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 71,188 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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S659 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S659 SRD, 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

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What year was S659 SRD registered?

S659 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S659 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S659 SRD shows 14 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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