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S749 SRD

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,942 mi
Last recorded71,942 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 SRD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,942 miles

both front tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,221 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 68,221 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,151 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 60,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 56,416 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 56,416 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,232 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 48,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,774 miles

EMISSIONS CLOSE TO LIMIT, ADVISE FURTHER CHECKS.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,747 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 41,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LONG H/BRAKE==C/BOX CORRODED RECC REPLACE==FR SHOCKS DAMP==OS CV BOOT PERISHED==OSR BR PIPE CORRODED

Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,742 miles

tyre pressures low== slight leak from gearbox== rear exhaust badly corroded== front number plate cracked== rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 2 Nov 2006 40,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyre pressures low== slight leak from gearbox== rear exhaust badly corroded== front number plate cracked== rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 2 Nov 2005 39,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

WEAR IN BOTH REAR UPPER TOP ARMS==LONG HANDBRAKE==GENERAL SOFTNESS IN R=SUSP BUSHES==

Pass 2 Nov 2005 39,739 miles

WEAR IN BOTH REAR UPPER TOP ARMS==LONG HANDBRAKE==GENERAL SOFTNESS IN R=SUSP BUSHES==

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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S749 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S749 SRD, 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 S749 SRD registered?

S749 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S749 SRD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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