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S720 VUK

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,356 mi
Last recorded155,356 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 VUK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 155,356 miles

Corrosion around N/S/F top door hinge.

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 147,143 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 138,375 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 129,133 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 117,764 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 106,050 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,806 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 86,492 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 86,491 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both f/tyres cut out on edges

slight bind on n/s/f

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VUK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VUK, 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 S720 VUK registered?

S720 VUK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S720 VUK safe to buy?

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