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S689 MGN

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,697 mi
Last recorded63,697 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 MGN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 63,697 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,470 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 61,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,066 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,548 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 55,400 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,115 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,184 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts but not to cords.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,672 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 48,514 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 46,987 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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S689 MGN is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S689 MGN, 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 S689 MGN registered?

S689 MGN is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S689 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S689 MGN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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