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S737 GEC

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,578 mi
Last recorded105,578 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 GEC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2009 105,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 102,590 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes between flexy hoses at both rears corroded

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit [205/55/16w]

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread+screw in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2007 99,155 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre tread starting to split

Fail 18 Sep 2007 99,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wareing on edge

n/s/r tyre splitting on tread

Pass 13 Sep 2006 89,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 77,685 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre perishing in treads

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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S737 GEC is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S737 GEC, 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 S737 GEC registered?

S737 GEC is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S737 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S737 GEC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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