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S724 VAO

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,936 mi
Last recorded65,936 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS724 VAO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,936 miles

Rear both inner sills poor

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,146 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,146 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,101 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,930 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 62,930 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,586 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,234 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,823 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,825 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,220 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,307 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 52,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,884 miles

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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S724 VAO is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S724 VAO, 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 S724 VAO registered?

S724 VAO is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S724 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S724 VAO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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