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S720 UAO

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,767 mi
Last recorded63,767 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 UAO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,662 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,206 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 58,206 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,396 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 55,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 51,746 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 45,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,880 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,152 miles

centre section of exhaust close to heatshield

nearside rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract

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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S720 UAO is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S720 UAO, 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

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What year was S720 UAO registered?

S720 UAO is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S720 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S720 UAO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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