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S719 SRD

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,809 mi
Last recorded90,809 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS719 SRD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,809 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,323 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 87,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,960 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f head light has a poor aim.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 83,960 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f head light has a poor aim.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,006 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wiper blades are smeary

both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

center silencer corroded at join to the rear silencer will require replacement at the same time as the rear silencer

engine oil leak requires further diagnosis to determine source of the leak

front number plate is cracked

radiator is stained and visual signs of a leak

rear silencer is badly broken up inside and rattling recomend replacement asap

steering has slight play at the wheel

very slight corrosion to both inner parts of lower sills

Fail 16 Jul 2014 80,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front wiper blades are smeary

both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

center silencer corroded at join to the rear silencer will require replacement at the same time as the rear silencer

engine oil leak requires further diagnosis to determine source of the leak

front number plate is cracked

handbrake lever is high reccomend adjustment asap

radiator is stained and visual signs of a leak

rear silencer is badly broken up inside and rattling recomend replacement asap

steering has slight play at the wheel

very slight corrosion to both inner parts of lower sills

Pass 15 Jul 2013 74,720 miles

n/s head light aim very poor

Fail 15 Jul 2013 74,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s head light aim very poor

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,524 miles

Both n/s & o/s/f top swival boots are split.

Play n/s/r antiroll bar link.

o/s head light aim is poor

Fail 18 Jul 2012 70,524 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both n/s & o/s/f top swival boots are split.

Play n/s/r antiroll bar link.

o/s head light aim is poor

Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,443 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,090 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 62,090 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,535 miles

front brake discs rusty

front tyres low on tread

Fail 9 Jul 2008 51,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs rusty

front tyres low on tread

Pass 12 Jul 2007 46,151 miles

front brake discs rusty †sills are covered †long hand brake travel

Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,206 miles

front tyres are worn on both edges † †

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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S719 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S719 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.

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What year was S719 SRD registered?

S719 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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