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S698 APD

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,718 mi
Last recorded69,718 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 APD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 69,718 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

interior rear view mirror missing

vehicle underside has general corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

vehicle underside has general corrosion

Pass 4 May 2021 69,388 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion under the body and components

Fail 27 Apr 2021 69,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion under the body and components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,960 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

smear on wipers

Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,960 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

smear on wipers

Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,720 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriated

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,720 miles

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

Offside Front tyre deteriated

Fail 3 Apr 2018 68,712 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre is perished and cracked

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,536 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,202 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,202 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,958 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 67,951 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 67,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,109 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,323 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 59,443 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 59,443 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S698 APD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S698 APD, 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 S698 APD registered?

S698 APD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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