CarVerify

Free Car Check

S753 WOE

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,762 mi
Last recorded99,762 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 WOE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 99,762 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 93,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,470 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 78,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,388 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,844 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 40,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,362 miles

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,976 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

mid and back box corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,299 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 39,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,559 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,410 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,378 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 34,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 34,562 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
Full Rover 618 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S753 WOE is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S753 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S753 WOE?

You can check the full history of S753 WOE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S753 WOE registered?

S753 WOE is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S753 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S753 WOE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S753 WOE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S753 WOE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.