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S687 LPR

1998 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,880 mi
Last recorded78,880 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 LPR
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,880 miles

N/S/F CV GAITER PERISHING

SRS LAMP ON

Fail 8 Oct 2012 78,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

N/S/F CV GAITER PERISHING

SRS LAMP ON

Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,352 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,456 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,243 miles

SRS lamp on

travel to parking brake lever

Pass 13 Oct 2008 74,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 73,501 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 70,242 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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S687 LPR is a 1998 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S687 LPR, 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 S687 LPR?

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What year was S687 LPR registered?

S687 LPR is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S687 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S687 LPR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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