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S795 VUK

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,681 mi
Last recorded89,681 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS795 VUK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,681 miles

brake pipes started to corrode

rear seat belts not tested due to childseat being fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2009 89,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipes started to corrode

oil leak from engine

rear seat belts not tested due to childseat being fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,636 miles

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 21 Aug 2008 83,633 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,164 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 76,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,831 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 69,831 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

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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S795 VUK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S795 VUK, 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 S795 VUK registered?

S795 VUK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S795 VUK safe to buy?

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