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S787 ORN

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

252,543 mi
Last recorded252,543 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 ORN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 252,543 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 252,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 232,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 206,672 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slightly warn on inside edge fuel pipe front to rear slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 182,475 miles

Brake Pipes Front To Rear Slighty Corroded.

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 155,192 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 122,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 91,878 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,848 miles

nearside front outer CV boot poor condition

offside front outer CV boot slight leaking of grease

Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,549 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,385 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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S787 ORN is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S787 ORN, 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 S787 ORN registered?

S787 ORN is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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