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S794 MEC

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,546 mi
Last recorded61,546 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 MEC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 61,546 miles

air bag light on

both cv boots perishing

both front indicators going white

front brakes slight bind

high level brake light not working

n/s wiper split

o/s door mirror taped up

o/s rear tyre pressure low

rear pads minimumthickness

Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,540 miles

highline brake light not working

Fail 3 Dec 2009 57,540 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

highline brake light not working

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,884 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 53,884 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,731 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 48,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,850 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 40,820 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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S794 MEC is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S794 MEC, 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 S794 MEC registered?

S794 MEC is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S794 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S794 MEC shows 9 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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