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S672 WOM

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,006 mi
Last recorded144,006 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS672 WOM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 144,006 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Aug 2012 144,006 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2011 134,890 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 125,379 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 125,379 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 114,934 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 114,934 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 104,672 miles

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

radiator in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2008 104,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2007 97,960 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 97,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 93,272 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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S672 WOM is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S672 WOM, 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 S672 WOM registered?

S672 WOM is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S672 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S672 WOM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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