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S720 WOE

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,176 mi
Last recorded171,176 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 WOE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 171,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 171,176 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 160,795 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 154,487 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 154,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 147,313 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre 4mm of tread approx

offside rear tyre 2mm of tread approx worn close to legal limit

radiator corroded

rear pads 5mm of lining approx

slight corrosion on exhaust front flexi joint

when was timing belt changed?????

Fail 12 Jan 2009 147,151 miles

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

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

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

when was timing belt changed?????

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre 4mm of tread approx

offside rear tyre 2mm of tread approx worn close to legal limit

radiator corroded

rear pads 5mm of lining approx

slight corrosion on exhaust front flexi joint

Pass 14 Jan 2008 136,927 miles

rear brake pad linings 5-6 mm approx.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 136,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pad linings 5-6 mm approx.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 129,762 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 123,231 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 123,231 miles

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

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 WOE is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S720 WOE, 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 WOE registered?

S720 WOE is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S720 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S720 WOE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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