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S756 HOK

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

141,105 mi
Last recorded141,105 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 HOK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 141,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 on floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 139,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top suspension arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2018 136,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front top suspension arms bushes detiorated

both rear tyres worn un even

Fail 15 Aug 2018 136,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front top suspension arms bushes detiorated

both rear tyres worn un even

Pass 1 Aug 2017 131,940 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 131,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 128,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Rear SHOCKER HAS SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 128,524 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Rear SHOCKER HAS SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 125,199 miles

light rust to chassis and suspension components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 125,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light rust to chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,034 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 122,023 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 118,893 miles

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

wire in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 115,177 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 115,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,602 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 111,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 108,903 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 108,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 106,015 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Aug 2008 101,260 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 101,260 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 97,410 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 97,400 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 92,418 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 92,385 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2005 87,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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S756 HOK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 S756 HOK, 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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S756 HOK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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